Safety

Safety
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Institution
This paper is divided into two parts, and it aims at evaluating safety issues related to the nursing profession. Part 1 evaluates how IOM’s report framework for healthcare quality can be applied in the nursing profession. Part two will critique an article retrieved from the American Nurses Association, and evaluate how it is related to work place safety.
Part one: IOM Report Framework for Healthcare Quality
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) plays a significant role in the provision of unbiased on authoritative information to the public and stakeholders in the healthcare industry. IOM is part of the four entities which make up the National academies. IOM is charged with the responsibility of asking and answering questions which are concerned with the provision of healthcare in the US. The information provided by IOM enables stakeholders in the healthcare industry to make informed decisions (IOM, 2012). IOM is often requested by Congress, independent organizations or the federal government to conduct a study on a particular subject or issue. IOM has a team of experts who offer guidance and advice to stakeholders in the healthcare industry. This is achieved through the organization of meetings, forums and discussions which allow for cross disciplinary thinking (IOM, 2012). The report framework used by IOM can also be employed in the nursing profession. Nursing departments should establish structu...