Creating a safe environment for patient and staff can be very easy. It can exist by implementing several different techniques. These techniques revolve around communication. The following are several different methods that you can use in your practice. One method is called SBAR. If you have a concern, communicating to your peers utilizing a SBAR format can help. S-describing the situation, B-is giving some background information, A-assessment of what you see is happening, and R-is giving your recommendations. Another method frequently used is a question or concern has been raised is the STAR technique. This is S-stop, T-think, A-act, R-review. This technique can take only seconds to do but can reduce your chances of making errors or preceding in the face of uncertainty. I hope that you will take a moment and try one of these methods the next time you have a concern and see how easy it can be to make every day a safe day!

Reference:
Burke, G. H., LeFever, G. B., & Sayles, S. M. (2009). Zero events of harm to patients. Managing Infection Control 28(2), 44-50.