Safety-Related Issues In Nursing Practice

The subject of workplace safety continues to gain importance within the nursing practice as researchers seek new ways of enhancing safety for both patients and practitioners. As the nursing scope of practice expands due to the implementation of recent expert recommendations, the safety liabilities of nurses also increase; consequently, there is a growing need to examine safety-related issues with reference to nursing. The atmosphere of a health care facility and the attitudes of the management and co-workers not only affect the job satisfaction of an employee, but also the safety of patients and caregivers. Evidence indicate a positive correlation between current nursing issues like staffing levels, safety, and mandatory overtime with patient