Patient Safety Culture in Aceh Mental Hospital

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the implementation of a patient safety culture in Aceh Mental Hospital. METHODOLOGY: This quantitative study employs a cross-sectional design and focuses on nurses at Aceh Mental Hospital. The study population consists of 179 nurses, with a total sampling technique applied, ensuring that the entire population serves as the research sample. Data collection was conducted following ethical clearance approval and the issuance of a research permit. The study utilized the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture version 2.0 as the primary data collection instrument. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed to examine respondent characteristics and assess the patient safety culture within the hospital setting. RESULTS: In general, 85 (45.81%) respondents never reported patient safety incidents, and 119 (66.5%) respondents stated that their patient safety rating was in the fair category. The average patient safety culture scored 2.28 (in a score range of 0 to 5) with a standard deviation of 0.465. (Min-Max: 2-4; M=2,28±0,465). CONCLUSION: Implementing a patient safety culture in Aceh Mental Hospital is not optimal. Therefore, a good understanding is needed from all levels of management, including first-line managers. This may positively impact reducing or even eliminating incidents, and nurses will report if an incident occurs for learning and organizational improvement in the future.