Abstract

Organizations focused on a safety culture, who strive to create a just culture can achieve a work environment where nurses feel heard and encouraged to raise safety concerns. Collaborative communication when Safe Harbor is invoked results in a healthier, safer work environment for patients and nurses.

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Authors

Delia L. Abbott

Author Details

Delia L. Abbott, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC

Sigma Membership

Iota Mu

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Work Environment, Safe Harbor, Communication, Bullying, Incivility

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Conference Year

2023

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2025-10-22

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Safe in the Storm or Making Waves? Safe Harbor & High-Stakes Communication

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Organizations focused on a safety culture, who strive to create a just culture can achieve a work environment where nurses feel heard and encouraged to raise safety concerns. Collaborative communication when Safe Harbor is invoked results in a healthier, safer work environment for patients and nurses.

Detailed abstract attached.