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By establishing a set of shared values and behaviors that prioritize patient safety and worker safety and wellbeing, healthcare organizations can minimize errors, improve outcomes, and enhance the overall quality and experience of care. For highly reliable organizations, a culture of safety describes a commitment to core values and principles that recognize the inseparable integration of both patient safety and worker safety.<\/p>\n<p>The Virginia Hospital &amp; Healthcare Association\u2019s Center for Healthcare Excellence is proud to host this event in partnership with the Virginia Nurses Association\/Virginia Nurses Foundation (VNA\/VNF), the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV), the Virginia Pharmacists Association (VPhA) and the Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists (VSHP). 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