Our long journey towards a safety-minded just culture. Part I: Where we've been.

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Our long journey towards a safety-minded just culture. Part I: Where we've been.

April 29, 2018

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. September 7, 2006;11.

This article discusses the difference between a blame-free and just culture and describes why the latter will effectively sustain and support patient safety efforts.

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