LifeWings offers a free tool to train healthcare staff members on speaking up about patient safety risks.
The tool explains the components of a "Stop-the-Line Assertive Statement:"
• Get attention
• Express concern
• State the problem
• Propose a solution
The training tool provides an opportunity for staff to draft assertive statements for 31 possible situations in which staff should speak up about a patient safety risk. The tool also includes 31 potential assertive statements staff members can use when speaking up.
Download the assertive statement training tool for use in your own facility.
Note: View our database providing more than 400 reports that link to free downloadable and adaptable tools for use in surgery centers, hospitals and other organizations by clicking here.
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The tool explains the components of a "Stop-the-Line Assertive Statement:"
• Get attention
• Express concern
• State the problem
• Propose a solution
The training tool provides an opportunity for staff to draft assertive statements for 31 possible situations in which staff should speak up about a patient safety risk. The tool also includes 31 potential assertive statements staff members can use when speaking up.
Download the assertive statement training tool for use in your own facility.
Note: View our database providing more than 400 reports that link to free downloadable and adaptable tools for use in surgery centers, hospitals and other organizations by clicking here.
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