The Vital Role of Executive Rounding in Promoting a Culture of Safety in Hospitals.

The article discusses the importance of executive rounding in fostering hospital safety. Topics covered include the practice's conduct of regular touring of the facility, engaging with staff, and addressing safety concerns in real time by administrators, and such hospital workplace issues as environmental normalization, perceptual blindness, and avoidance behavior. Also noted are the executive rounding benefits of enhanced communication, increased visibility, and proactive problem-solving.