Response to patient safety incidents in healthcare settings in Ghana: the role of teamwork, communication openness, and handoffs

• Main Authors: Collins Atta Poku (Author), Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah (Author), Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba (Author), Patience Aseweh Abor (Author), Edward Nketiah-Amponsah (Author), Aaron Asibi Abuosi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Patient safety incidents (PSIs) in healthcare settings are a critical concern globally, and Ghana is no exception. Addressing PSIs to improve health outcomes requires various initiatives to be implemented including improving patient safety culture, teamwork and communication betw...