ACCOUNTABILITY IN ACTION: EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Abstract

Healthcare administrators play a pivotal role in shaping organizational cultures that prioritize patient safety and quality improvement. This comprehensive study examines how accountability frameworks can serve as powerful mechanisms for healthcare administrators to drive meaningful quality enhancements throughout their organizations. Drawing on evidence-based approaches and current research, the article explores the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare accountability, including transparency initiatives, incident reporting systems, psychological safety, shared decision-making, and performance measurement. By integrating theoretical frameworks with practical implementation strategies, this analysis provides healthcare administrators with actionable guidance for fostering cultures of accountability that ultimately lead to safer, higher-quality patient care. The article concludes with recommendations for developing sustainable accountability ecosystems that balance administrative oversight with frontline empowerment.