Understanding Leadership Decision Making That Influences Patient Safety Practices in Nursing Teams

Abstract

Patient safety is the main indicator of the quality of nursing services and is greatly influenced by the quality of leadership and decision-making processes in the nursing team. In the past five years, the increasingly complex dynamics of healthcare have demanded nursing leaders to make decisions that are not only quick and precise, but also evidence-based and patient-safety-oriented. This study aims to understand how the leadership decision-making process affects patient safety practices in the nursing team. This research uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. Participants consisted of a purposively selected nurse and a nurse manager manager. The results of the study identified several key themes, namely participatory leadership styles, effective clinical communication, the use of scientific evidence in decision-making, and organizational support for patient safety culture. The findings suggest that nursing leaders who involve team members in the decision-making process and encourage open communication are more likely to create a safer work environment that is responsive to patient safety risks. The conclusion of this study confirms that effective leadership decision-making is a key factor in strengthening patient safety practices in nursing teams. The implications of this research are expected to be the basis for the development of nursing leadership policies and training programs that focus on improving patient safety