Transformational Leadership On Patient Safety Culture In The Beriman Balikpapan Regional Hospital
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Abstract
Background: Leaders who have a transformational leadership style have an impact on patient safety culture to ensure patient safety, and continuous routine operations. Patient safety culture in hospitals is expected to create a work culture that prioritizes quality culture and patient safety.
Objective: To analize the influence of transformational leadership style on patient safety culture in RSUD Beriman Balikpapan.
Method: Quantitative research with a cross sectional approach.
Result: There is a direct influence of transformational leadership on the implementation of patient safety culture in Beriman Regional General Hospital Balikpapan (p=0.030). The most effective way to build patient safety culture is leadership.
Conclusion: Transformational leadership at Beriman Balikpapan Regional General Hospital influences patient safety culture highlighting the need for a clear vision and guaranteeing patient safety; future research should explore organizational climate and HR development to improve this relationship. Managerial implications and future research: transformational leaders should be able to provide a clear vision of the importance of patient safety. Researchers or practitioners may need to explore other more relevant mediators to strengthen the influence of transformational leadership on patient safety culture, such as team communication, safety training, or organizational support.