Implementation of the culture of safety elements described above improves teamwork and communication within your ASC team, promotes a culture of speaking up and nonpunitive response, improves infection prevention practices, and reduces SSIs and other complications that affect patient safety. We hope you can access the tools and resources included in this Implementation Guide as a reference as you work to improve the culture of safety in your facility. We encourage you to modify the information to best fit your team's needs and sustain the gains within your facility.
Thank you for your focus on patient safety and quality improvement in your ASC.
