Perception of Safety Attitude and Priority and Progress of Safe Practices of Nurses in Emergency Services Hospitals

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between safety attitude and practices of nurses at emergency departments, in hospitals. Study samples: A total of 251 nurses working in the emergency department at 18 hospitals, which have over 300-beds in K-do and C-do (province) from May to July, 2014. Methods: A descriptive research study using a survey questionnaire on safety attitude scale safe practices was used. Results: There were significant differences in the level of perception of safety attitude and priority and progress of safe practices according to the nurses' age and number of safety education sessions. There were positive correlations between priority and progress of safe practices. However, there were no correlations between priority and safety attitude. Conclusion: The nurses’ perception of attitude toward safety practice was positively impacted on the progress of safe practices in the emergency department.