Which is the most effective method of creating a blame-free environment?
1. Ensure all employees are knowledgeable about the reasons behind the policy.
2. Make sure all nurses know the reasons behind the policy and agree to comply.
3. Keep the system processes the same so everyone will know them well.
4. Ensure nurse managers keep a list of employees that shows how many mistakes each made.
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Explanation: 1. If the reasons behind the policy are well known, everyone is more likely to comply equitably.
All employees, not just nursing personnel, must be involved for it to be successful. The entire
reason for the blame-free environment is to change processes in the entire organization that
foster adverse events. Managers should not keep lists as this does not portray ?blame -free.?
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