PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Philip G. Boysen II
TI  - Just Culture: A Foundation for Balanced Accountability and Patient Safety
DP  - 2013 Sep 21
TA  - Ochsner Journal
PG  - 400--406
VI  - 13
IP  - 3
4099  - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/13/3/400.short
4100  - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/13/3/400.full
SO  - Ochsner J2013 Sep 21; 13
AB  - Background The framework of a just culture ensures balanced accountability for both individuals and the organization responsible for designing and improving systems in the workplace. Engineering principles and human factors analysis influence the design of these systems so they are safe and reliable.Methods Approaches for improving patient safety introduced here are (1) analysis of error, (2) specific tools to enhance safety, and (3) outcome engineering.Conclusion The just culture is a learning culture that is constantly improving and oriented toward patient safety.