June 9, 2025- Physicians, nurses and healthcare staff are the foundation of the healthcare system, and delivering the best care starts with prioritizing the individuals who provide it.
Positive patient outcomes rely heavily on an investment in the safety and well-being of healthcare staff themselves, as supporting their health directly impacts quality of patient care.
A recent report from the American Hospital Association “Improvement in Safety Culture Linked to Better Patient and Staff Outcomes” highlights that hospitals and health systems fostering a culture of safety in their facilities also reported increased positive healthcare experiences for patients.
The AHA, along with data from the Press Ganey National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) dataset from 2025, compiles statistics into a report from 25,652 units and 2,430 inpatient acute care hospitals across the nation.
Since the release of a previous September 2024 AHA report, developed in collaboration with Vizient, notable improvements have been observed across patient care, healthcare workforce experience, patient safety measures and overall hospital safety culture.
In 2025, 13 million patients and nearly 2 million members of the health care workforce reported improvements in safety, care quality and resilience. Alongside improvements in safety culture and patient and employee experience, this year’s report emphasizes that a positive work environment for healthcare staff fostering communication, safety, and job satisfaction has been linked to higher rates of patient satisfaction.