Safeguarding is crucial in nursing as it directly impacts patient outcomes and the overall quality of care. It helps in: - Protecting Patient Rights: Ensuring that patients' rights to privacy, dignity, and autonomy are respected. - Preventing Harm: Minimizing the risk of medical errors, infections, and other potential hazards. - Promoting Trust: Building a trusting relationship between patients and healthcare providers. - Ensuring Compliance: Adhering to legal and ethical standards set by healthcare regulatory bodies.
