Safety Basics
This term describes an event that could have caused harm but didn't.
What is a near miss?
This is the primary purpose of drills.
What is preparedness?
This is the skill needed most during chaos.
What is a calm demeanor?
The first thing you would improve to reduce risk.
What is communication?
This is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
What is integrity?
This group is responsible for maintaining safety in the clinic.
Who is everyone?
This feature makes training more effective for busy staff.
What is relevance?
This is the reason drills feel awkward but matter.
What is muscle memory?
The resource that improves safety without cost.
What is attention?
The risk of saying "nothing bad has happened yet".
What is complacency?
This is the best time to report a safety concern.
What is as soon as possible?
This training style improves retention the most.
What is hands-on practice?
This is the biggest risk when plans are forgotten.
What is delay?
The leadership behavior that encourages reporting.
What is listening?
Trust built through consistent follow-through.
What is credibility?
This type of culture focuses on learning rather than blame.
What is just culture?
This indicates a drill successfully met its goal.
What is staff confidence?
The instinct that can override training under stress.
What is panic?
The message you'd want every staff member to hear about safety.
What is "your voice matters"?
The ultimate goal behind every safety decision.
What is protecting people?
These events help organizations prevent future harm before injuries occur.
What are near misses?
This post-drill activity turns practice into improvement.
What is feedback?
The ability to adjust when the plan no longer fits.
What is adaptability?
The culture you'd aim to create when no one is watching.
What is accountability?
The outcome of a safety program that truly lasts.
What is zero harm?