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The Role Of Transformational Leadership
In Patent Safety
Medhealth Cairo
12-13 March 2013
Ashraf Ismail, MD, MPH, CPHQManaging Director, Middle East RegionJoint Commission International
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Transformational Leader
Able to inspire others to change expectations and
motivations to work toward common goals.
Charismatic, inspiring, stimulating, and considerate
They provide followers with a :- Sense of purpose; - Portray an image of success, self-confidence and self-
belief; - Articulate shared goals and question Traditional
assumptions, while taking into account the needs of subordinates.
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How does a Transformational Leader work?
It is about leading with an integrity and authenticity that resonates with others, and inspires them to follow.
Not only does it inspire others to follow, but to become leaders themselves
This approach to leadership takes us from a constricting model of competition between individuals, teams or nations, to a connection with the whole of a
situation, and leadership for the good of all
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Components of Transformational Leadership
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Four Components Of The
Transformational Leadership
1. Inspirational Motivation
2. Idealized Influence
3. Individualized Consideration
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4. Intellectual Stimulation
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Transformational Leadership & Patient Safety
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Approaching patient safety within an organization requires
a review in six key areas:
1. Structure
2. Environment
3. Equipment and Technologies,
4. Processes,
5. People, and
6. Leadership and Culture
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The leadership and culture of an organization can
influence safety when a willingness exists to:
Allocate appropriate resources (e.g., staff, equipment),
Analyze processes
Implement changes
Support non punitive error-reporting and
Promote evidence-based practice.
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Evidence
There is evidence that transformational leadership is
linked to improving safety
Hospitals should actively seek feedback from
employees to ensure they are effectively practicing the
TFL style
They must also recognize the need to follow a
systematic approach in order to achieve the desired
outcomes in the area of patient safety
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Transformational leadership has a direct relationship with
creating a culture of safety which provides:
A caring, safe environment free of blame, with open
communication and collegiality, and
The commitment and drive to be a safety-centered
institution
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Evidence
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Transformational leadership has an indirect relationship
with “
The implementation of initiatives as mediated through
culture, and
Ultimately an indirect relationship with improved
patient safety outcomes as mediated through culture
and initiatives.
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Evidence
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Leaders helps permeate safety values throughout the
entire system– As a result of cultural influence, employees share in
valuing safety as a priority of the organization.
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Evidence
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Set Of Linkages Related To Improvements In Patient Safety In Hospitals
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Improving patient safety begins at the top of the
organization with a hospital CEO who possesses a
TFL style, and it empirically demonstrates that the
charismatic-inspirational leadership style is directly
related to a culture of safety within the hospital, which
is tied to the successful implementation of PSI, and
ultimately to improved PSO.
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These Patient Safety Ooutcomes include :
The reduction in the frequency, severity, and impact of
errors,
As well as
Heightened awareness and understanding of errors
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References
The patient safety chain: Transformational leadership’s effect on patient
safety culture, initiatives, and outcomes
Kathleen L. McFadden a,*, Stephanie C. Henagan b, Charles R. Gowen IIIb
NAHQ Leadership and Management- Third Edition Q Solutions
Cathy E. Duquette
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Ashraf Ismail, MD, MPH, CPHQ
Managing Director, Middle East Region
Joint Commission International