Compassionate nurse leadership: how to create psychological safety

A team culture in which nurses feel supported and can admit mistakes and raise concerns is good for patients and staff. Find out how to improve morale and care

• Nurses need to feel safe and supported to be able to admit errors and raise concerns; safe and supportive teams make for more motivated staff
• Compassionate leadership encourages growth among teams by providing the psychological safety needed to take risks and make positive changes
• How inclusive leadership can nurture a culture of trust and allyship and demonstrate that you value team members

When staff feel safe and supported and are able to raise concerns, the quality of patient care is improved,