Senior leaders wishing to demonstrate their commitment to safety and learn about the safety issues in their own organization can do so by making regular rounds for the sole purpose of discussing safety with the staff. During the WalkRounds™, the communication should go two ways, with both the executives and the staff talking honestly and listening carefully. Many organizations have found Patient Safety Leadership WalkRounds™ especially effective in conjunction with Safety Briefings which often provide material for executives to start discussions.
