Practice Environments and Patient Safety

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CNA works in collaboration with nurses, other health-care providers, health system stakeholders and the public to achieve and sustain quality practice environments and positive client outcomes. Promoting quality professional practice environments has been a CNA priority since the late 1990s. CNA continues to promote the nursing perspective with respect to practice environments and patient safety. Research and practice indicate that quality practice environments in all domains of practice will maximize outcomes for clients, nurses and systems. Patient safety is fundamental to nursing care and health care across all settings and sectors. It is not merely a mandate; it is a moral and ethical imperative in caring for others.