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The proposed research will investigate how the implementation of a Comprehensive Unit Based Safety Program (CUSP) compares to the current patient safety program for nursing staff assigned to an inpatient acute trauma unit. The study will use a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-implementation surveys administered to assess any changes in nurses’ attitudes towards patient safety before and after the CUSP is introduced (Manning et al., 2017).

One hundred fifty nurses from three different units within the same hospital system would be recruited for participation. Half of them would receive training on CUSP, while the other half would continue to follow their usual practice. Surveys will then be used to gauge nurses’ attitudes towards patient safety as well as their awareness level of existing safety protocols (Ludwick & Jones, 2014). Additionally, researchers could also collect data related to nurse turnover rate or medication errors as indicators of outcome measures (Fry et al., 2016).

Overall, this study has potential benefits both at organizational and individual level since it could provide valuable insight into how best to promote safe practices among staff members working in acute trauma units. By shedding light onto what works most effectively in terms of improving patient safety, the findings could ultimately lead to better health outcomes for patients.