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Just Culture: A Foundation for Balanced Accountability and Patient Safety

Decription

This article discusses that just culture is balance between holding organizations and individuals accountable for implementing safe practices and change in the workplace. This is especially important in healthcare settings to decrease patient mortality and increase patient safety. Benefits of fostering a just culture include increasing effective communication and innovation across various departments.

Citation

Boysen, P. G. (2013). Just Culture: A Foundation for Balanced Accountability and Patient Safety. The Ochsner Journal, 13(3), 400–406.

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Topics

Adverse Events & Analysis, Care for Colleagues/Peer Support, Culture

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