What is Just Culture? Just Culture is a supportive system of shared accountability designed to balance the assessment of systems, processes and human behavior when an error occurs or an event is reported. The program puts special focus on system design and behavior management, enabling the organization to take action where needed. This model better equips an organization to learn about system vulnerabilities and correct errors before they affect a patient or an employee.
Implementing Just Culture requires the organization’s leaders to commit to:
- Developing and embedding a culture of accountability that is just and fair
- Refraining from punishing well-intentioned employees who make human errors. Instead, employees are supported and the error used as an opportunity to learn, not to blame (partner vs. police)
- Fostering an open and safe reporting system in which everyone is encouraged to speak up without fear of reprisal
- Creating an environment of shared learning that focuses on safe system design to help employees make better behavioral choices in a challenging healthcare environment
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Program Descriptions
The staff training session is a 60 minute, self-placed online learning module. This training gives staff a high-level introduction to Just Culture principles and the framework behind them. It helps them understand why Just Culture matters to them, their organization, and what they can expect from their leaders.
The Train the Trainer session is a two-day course starting with day one, which is a four-hour, in-person, interactive training session designed for a select group of individuals chosen by the organization to be designated as experts in Just Culture, who will serve as trainers for the organization to help meet ongoing education needs and ensure long-term sustainability for the program.
Day one, participants will:
- Learn about this supportive system of shared accountability, which balances the assessment of systems, processes, and behavior when an error occurs, or an adverse event is reported.
- How to introduce Just Culture and apply its principles in practical situations.
Day two is a 6-hour, in-person, interactive program where participants will:
- Receive in-depth instruction on the Just Culture algorithm, including the intent behind each question.
- Strengthen their skills by applying the algorithm to new and varied case examples.
- Expand their expertise by developing original case scenarios and facilitating structured walk-throughs.
By the end of the two-day program, attendees will be equipped to confidently train others in Just Culture principles, ensuring consistent application across the organization and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and fairness.
Attendance is required for both days.