The standards are based on the concept of a highly reliable organization, which focuses on avoiding catastrophes in an environment where normal accidents can be expected, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Healthcare facility design is advancing healthcare facility safety standards based on the concept of a highly reliable organization (HRO), which focuses on avoiding catastrophes in an environment where normal accidents can be expected, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
November 29, 2017
Topic Area: Safety
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