Patient Safety and Leadership Intentions: Is There a Match?

The basis of all patient care should revolve arbund the delivery of safe care to patients, families, health care workers, organizations, communities, and nation. Failure to do so creates an incredible economic and emotional burden on the people and organizations affected. While progress has been made in patient safety, the pace must be accelerated. Nurse leaders have a tremendous opportunity to join and accelerate patient safety improvement. However, change will only happen if leaders are intentional about making a difference with patient safety.