Developing a model for hospital inherent safety assessment: Conceptualization and validation.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Patient Safety
• Risk Management

Background:

• Hospitals are critical healthcare facilities requiring robust safety measures.
• Ensuring hospital safety is paramount due to complex resources and services.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a model for assessing hospital safety.
• The model is based on the principles of inherent safety design.

Main Methods:

• Validated a questionnaire using face, content, construct, convergent, and divergent validity.
• Assessed reliability using item analysis, Cronbach's alpha, ICC, and composite reliability.
• Employed Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for validation.

Main Results:

• The model demonstrated a strong fit with R-square and load factors exceeding benchmarks.
• Moderation, simplification, and substitution were identified as highly weighted factors in hospital safety.
• Minimization had the least weight, potentially due to its risk-reduction focus.

Conclusions:

• Moderation, simplification, and substitution significantly contribute to inherent hospital safety.
• The developed model provides a framework for evaluating and improving safety in healthcare settings.