Just Culture Analysis

Just culture was first discussed in 1997 by author John Reason. Reason implied that just culture was a way of generating an atmosphere filled with openness and trust all aimed at the same goal of patient safety (ANA, 2010). In 2001, author David Marx promotes this culture of learning from mistakes by creating a report that aimed toward fixing the issues and end result of reducing the errors through learned behavior. The main basis of the concept of just culture is based off from three different classes of behavior. The first class of behavior is called human error. Human error within this concept is defined as making a mistake. This mistake can be as simple as a mathematical error when calculating a dosage. The second behavior is at risk behavior. At risk behavior is defined as justified behavior. An example of at risk behavior would be …. The third behavior is reckless behavior. Reckless behavior is defined as …show more content…
This approach has the ability to improve productivity by giving the employees a sense of empowerment through a positive workplace culture so the employees can exhibit loyalty and commitment which leads to a unified team. The unity formed between employees is shown by adapting to the new culture and realizing that a learning environment is more accepting. This acceptance helps the employees feel more like they are part of a team and more likely to learn from the mistakes. Learning teaches accountability for all employees. Accountability is a large contributor toward the just culture approach. Within the culture accountability gives employees solution ideas for any issues and allows staff to have opportunities to report these problems making a better workplace environment and safer environment for