Trust is the First Safety Protocol

Published May 11, 2026

This learning bite explores the critical connection between trust, communication, and patient safety in healthcare. Drawing on personal experience and emerging research, Amber Maraccini of Medallia highlights how trust influences whether patients speak up, seek care, and engage in their treatment. The piece outlines practical behaviors and organizational strategies that strengthen trust and make it a foundational driver of safer, more collaborative care.

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