Introduction. The purpose of this research was to investigate the connection between the patient safety and the accountability of nurses in Gilangharb Hospital in 2015.

Methods. This research was a cross-sectional study conducted in Al-Gilangharb, in 2015. The data needed for research was taken from the library and an internet search and was gathered by using standard questionnaireThe professional and caring nurses’ questionnaire was based on the extension evaluation office Nursing Care, Ministry of Health and Medical Education and demographic information and questions about 4 different roles of nurses were prepared and included. Moreover, patient safety was highlighted in a validation questionnaire, validated by experts judging group of teachers and academics, which was established. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to assess the reliability. Finally, the reliability and professional standards of nursing care, patient safety questionnaire 093. 86/ 0 percent calculated the population of Gilangharb Hospital nurses (n = 70) and, in the strata selected, a statistical analysis using data from the questionnaires included in the SPSS statistical software, version 21, took place.

Results. The patients’ safety and accountability was observed at the level of 95 percent by using the Spearman correlation (SIG = .000). The correlation coefficient was (R=.768). Also, the dimensions of responsibility between the patient’s safety (regarding the role of the nurse teacher, manager, researcher, and clinician) at 95 percent and the positive use of Spearman correlation was found (SIG = .000).

Conclusions. Given the correlation among the patient protection and accountability, it can be said that the nurses in all roles (educator, researcher, administrator, and clinical specialist) have been successful, so, we suggested that given the experience, expertise and abilities, they have made an efficient use of their lifting power.