Catalysts of change: empowering nursing leadership through collaborative synergy of leadership strategies: hcg hospitals, an analytical study

Background: This research project endeavors to address challenges in patient safety and nursing leadership within healthcare. By delving into nursing leadership competencies, it aims to reshape healthcare practices, mitigating issues such as patient falls, pressure injuries and medication errors. Through proactive measures, including targeted training programs, it seeks to cultivate a transformative patient safety culture. The outcomes are anticipated to establish evidence-based practices and act as a catalyst for continuous improvement in healthcare nursing leadership and patient care. Methods: Embarking on a transformative journey within healthcare, this research embraces Metamorphosed Leadership, blending skills in Amalgated Empowerment for a harmonious environment. It aims to revolutionize healthcare leadership with seven potent forces, ensuring excellence, innovation, and Cultural Competence. The study adopts an Analytical Evaluatory Approach, assessing interventions' effectiveness across 22 units of HCG Group of Hospitals using Non-Randomized Pre-test & Post-test Design. Targeting Nursing Heads & Mid-level managers, a sample of 207 individuals has been selected via Convenient Sampling, with Descriptive Analysis interpreting findings for improved patient safety. Results: The research examined nursing leadership across 22 units of HCG Hospitals, involving 207 individuals with diverse qualifications and experience. Data collection spanned January 2023 to April 2023, followed by interventions from May 2023 to July 2023, aiming to enhance patient safety culture and reduce performance indicators with promotion of Hand Hygiene. Meticulously selected leaders drove outcomes, leading to organizational achievements such as AACI (American Accreditation Commission International Accreditation) and AHPI (Association of Healthcare Providers India)Award of Nursing Excellence. Initiatives like Fall Prevention posters, Safe Injection Posters, development of Drug calculation checklist, extravasation prevention steps and scientific forums fortified patient safety, fostering continual improvement. Successful nursing conclave and conference underscored collaboration, culminating in excellence and future strides for sustained nursing innovation and excellence in healthcare practices. Conclusion: Augmented clinical excellence, seen in reduced pressure ulcers, medication administration errors, extravasation and fall rates, which enhances patient care & enhances nurses’ satisfaction, curbing turnover, underscore success. Nursing conclave and conference bolster team building, concluding in a transformative healthcare improvement journey.