PAPOd 560 - When Hospitals Criminalize Error: A Patient Safety Reckoning
PreAccident Investigation Podcast
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Rethinking Accountability in Healthcare Systems
This chapter explores the normalization of failures within healthcare and engineering, using a bridge failure example to illustrate systemic vulnerabilities. It emphasizes the need to shift focus from individual blame to understanding the broader processes that contribute to errors, particularly in healthcare settings. The narrative advocates for systemic changes, recognizing the vital roles of all staff members in improving patient safety and effectively responding to harm.
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