Culture of Reporting Errors

Discussion

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to identify the importance of error reporting and its impact on a culture of safety.

Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

· Paragraph one: Consider your present or past employer. Did you work in a blame culture or culture of safety? Explain your thoughts.

· Paragraph two: What are the advantages or disadvantages of reporting errors anonymously (names of reporter and person who committed error are not reported) in a culture of safety?

· Paragraph three: Does a culture of safety mean there is no accountability or punishment for wrong actions? Explain your answer.

· Resources: Where did you find your data?