Cultura de seguridad del paciente en la atención en salud mental en el Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Boyacá

Abstract

Patient safety is fundamental in the field of hospital care and refers to the prevention of errors, incidents and adverse events that may cause harm to patients by means of different systems, processes and safe practices. On the other hand, safety culture is understood as a set of values, beliefs and attitudes shared by a health organization, which will ensure the protection and well-being of patients. In mental health, safety takes on special relevance due to the vulnerability of patients, who may face additional risks such as aggressive behavior, self injury and even suicide attempts. The aim of this proposal is to evaluate the culture of patient safety in mental health care at the Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Boyacá in order to strengthen care and reduce risks for patients. A descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach will be carried out with the application of the instrument “Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture” of the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in a sample of 92 workers. Taking into account the results of the study, it is expected to generate an improvement plan in the patient safety culture for the institution.