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Is Your Organization Still Punishing Human Error?

Discover the Truth. Reimagine Shared Accountability. Build a More Just Culture. 

Despite decades of progress, many healthcare professionals still fear blame when mistakes happen. The data tells a story: nearly half* of nurses believe errors are held against them—and that culture negatively impacts safety, trust, and retention. 

It doesn’t have to be this way. 

In our new article, "The Quiet Power of Accountability: 10 Leadership Steps to Transform Healthcare's Punitive Culture," we dive deep into two decades of national survey data and explore: 

  • Why a punitive culture persists in healthcare—and what it costs you 
  • How US hospitals compare to other industries and global systems 
  • Ten actionable steps leaders can take to foster a fairer, safer workplace 

With contributions from leading experts and insights from the latest AHRQ survey data, this is a must-read for anyone committed to transforming organizational culture. 

Whether you're a frontline leader or a C-suite executive, this guide offers a practical path to shift from punishment to progress. 

Download the article now.

Start building a culture where people can speak up, learn from mistakes, and thrive. 

 

*Townley, J. N., Pogue, C. A., & McHugh, M. D. (2022). Criminal prosecution of clinician errors: A setback to the progress toward safe hospital work environments. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 17(10), 850–853. https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.12952