opportunity for discussion between the involved staff member and the leader.
They can conduct an analysis of the event and brainstorm about pre¬vention strategies, which provide an opportunity for improvement. This can only be accomplished by keeping communication channels open.
Staff nurses, nurse educators, and leaders at our hospital collaborated to establish a clear mission and philosophy statement for the peri¬operative practice area that supports the mission and values of the organization. Sharing a common mission and value statement supports mutual understanding of the shared responsibility for patient care. We have posted our mission statement in the perioperative areas (Figure 1).