PAPOd 560 - When Hospitals Criminalize Error: A Patient Safety Reckoning
PreAccident Investigation Podcast
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System Failures and Patient Safety
This chapter explores the emotional fallout from a tragic medication error that resulted in a nurse's criminal charges following a patient's death. It examines the systemic issues within healthcare, particularly the design flaws of medication dispensing systems that prioritize efficiency over safety, contributing to preventable errors. The discussion critiques the culture of criminalizing mistakes in healthcare, advocating for reforms that focus on systemic improvements rather than individual accountability.
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