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Policy as a Catalyst for Shaping Organisational Culture, Ethics, and Safety in Healthcare: Aligning Culture in Healthcare Organizations

Policy as a Catalyst for Shaping Organisational Culture, Ethics, and Safety in Healthcare: Aligning Culture in Healthcare Organizations
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Author(s): Tahirah Atif (IOBM, Pakistan)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 32
Source title: Fostering Organizational Culture for Provider Well-Being: The 5S's Well-Being Framework
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Minhaj Qidwai (Dean Faculty of Allied Health and Medical Sciences, Al-Kawthar University Karachi Pakistan, Faculty Member American Institute for Healthcare Quality, USA and Unet Consultants Pakistan/Canada)and Arfa Masihuddin (Rufayda, Karachi, Pakistan)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-2600-0582-8.ch008

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Abstract

Effective policies for healthcare providers health are mandatory for maintaining perfect workflow and their safety in workplace. Policies bring about workload management, supportive environment, fair reward system and a healthy culture of organisation. Governance brings about structure, transparency and accountability from workers and fosters collaboration among stakeholders. Thus, policies shape the environment of an organisation and governance runs the organisation flawlessly. This chapter will explore the critical role of policy in shaping organisational culture, beginning with theoretical underpinnings of culture and governance. It will examine how policies serve as ethical and legal anchors in clinical practice and explore their role in promoting accountability and safety. Finally, it will examine regulatory frameworks that reinforce patient safety and support continuous improvement. Each section integrates real-life examples and case studies to provide a practical understanding of policy's transformative potential in healthcare

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