Date of Conferral
12-27-2024
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Human Services
Advisor
Janie Hall
Abstract
Work-related injuries remain a significant challenge in the healthcare sector, leading to reduced productivity and financial losses despite improvements in workplace safety. Healthcare leaders are concerned that unsafe work practices negatively affect organizational performance and service quality. Grounded in Burn’s transformational leadership framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore effective strategies used by six nurse leaders in Southern United States use to encourage nurses to adopt safe work practices and foster a culture of safety. Through thematic analysis, three core themes were identified: implementing comprehensive training programs, establishing effective communication channels, and fostering a safety-first leadership mindset. A key recommendation of the study is for healthcare leaders to use effective communication to create safer work environments. The implications for positive social change include the potential for fostering organizational resilience and empowering nurses with improved training to improve staff well-being and enhance overall patient care.
Recommended Citation
Ortiz Gonzalez, Madeline, "Effectives Strategies Leaders Use to Engage Nurses in Safe Work Practices" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 17136.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/17136
