What is it about?
This study investigates factors influencing safety culture in nursing homes in Indonesia, aiming to minimize errors and incidents affecting older adults. Conducted in East Java province, the research involved 219 employees from 13 nursing homes. Findings reveal that most respondents perceive a positive safety culture, with longer work experience and direct care roles correlating with a more favorable perception. Recommendations include broader safety training for staff, especially new hires.
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Why is it important?
Our study sheds light on safety culture issues in Indonesian nursing homes, providing valuable insights for enhancing resident safety and quality of care. By identifying factors like work experience and direct care involvement, we offer practical recommendations to improve safety culture, aligning with global efforts to promote safe and supportive environments for older adults in long-term care facilities.
Perspectives
Contributing to this research has underscored the importance of fostering a positive safety culture in nursing homes, particularly in regions like Indonesia where it remains a prevalent issue. Recognizing the impact of staff experience and direct care roles on safety perceptions highlights the need for targeted interventions to strengthen safety practices and protocols. As we strive for continuous improvement in elder care, addressing safety culture gaps is paramount to ensuring the well-being and dignity of older adults residing in nursing homes.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: The factor of resident safety culture in nursing homes in Indonesia, Working with Older People, February 2023, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/wwop-04-2021-0016.
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