Just CultureImplementation – Phase 2

Using the Just Culture Algorithm

Stephanie Sobczak and Jill HansonWHA Quality Improvement

Managers

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Today’s Call

• Implementation –Phase 3• Event Investigation• Using the Just Culture Algorithm• Case Scenarios

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Past 30 Days

ACTION ITEMS

Review current incident reporting process and how the data is usedContinue working on your implementation planRequest Just Culture Algorithms from WHA, if you haven’t done so already

The Purpose of the Algorithm

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by Alison H. Page, MS, MHA October 2007

“We've all been there...something goes wrong, a patient is harmed, and we, as medical directors, managers, and administrators, are forced to judge the behavioral choices of another human being. Most of the time, we conduct this complex leadership function guided by little more than vague policies, personal beliefs, and intuition.”

http://webmm.ahrq.gov/perspective.aspx?perspectiveID=50

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by Alison H. Page, MS, MHA October 2007

“Frequently, we are frustrated by the fact that many other providers have made the same mistake or behavioral choice, with no adverse outcome to the patient, and the behavior was overlooked. Quite understandably, the staff is frustrated by what appears to be inconsistent, irrational decision-making by leadership.”

http://webmm.ahrq.gov/perspective.aspx?perspectiveID=50

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by Alison H. Page, MS, MHA October 2007

“The Just Culture concept teaches us to shift our attention from retrospective judgment of others, focused on the severity of the outcome, to real-time evaluation of behavioral choices in a rational and organized manner.”

http://webmm.ahrq.gov/perspective.aspx?perspectiveID=50

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Purpose of the Algorithm

1. To consistently determine the actions taken as a result an investigation.

2. To provide a mechanism to better understand “near misses” and degree of risk (dissociated from outcome).

3. To clearly distinguish between Human Error, At-risk Behavior, and Reckless Behavior.

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Event Investigation

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Gathering essential information about an event or situation prior to using the algorithm is key.

Managers must be trained to conduct a good investigation of an event.

For learning the Just Culture™ Algorithm, scenarios will provide the basic elements from an event investigation.

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Common Traps• Guessing or assuming • “I’ve seen this before.” • Not doing an investigation • Not talking to the people involved• Not listening “actively” during discussions • Arriving at a conclusion early

(much more on this next month – Training Managers)

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Identifying Events

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We need to understand the details about these two elements

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1. Obtain basic event investigation information. 2. Apply Duty to Avoid Causing Unjustifiable Risk or Harm and apply corresponding actions. 3. Apply either:

a. Duty to Follow a Procedural Rule and apply corresponding actions. b. Duty to Produce an Outcome and apply

corresponding actions. 4. Is the event repetitive? Use Repetitive Human Errors or Repetitive At-Risk Behaviors.

Algorithm Steps

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1. Obtain basic event investigation information. 2. Apply Duty to Avoid Causing Unjustifiable Risk or Harm and apply corresponding actions. 3. Apply either:

a. Duty to Follow a Procedural Rule and apply corresponding actions. b. Duty to Produce an Outcome and apply

corresponding actions. 4. Is the event repetitive? Use Repetitive Human Errors or Repetitive At-Risk Behaviors.

Algorithm Steps

The Three Duties

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Putting the organizational interest or value in harms way:• Potential or actual harm to persons• Potential or actual harm to property

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1. Obtain basic event investigation information. 2. Apply Duty to Avoid Causing Unjustifiable Risk or Harm and apply corresponding actions. 3. Apply either:

a. Duty to Follow a Procedural Rule and apply corresponding actions. b. Duty to Produce an Outcome and apply

corresponding actions. 4. Is the event repetitive? Use Repetitive Human Errors or Repetitive At-Risk Behaviors.

Algorithm Steps

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Determine duty

A rule, process, or procedure is in place specifying how to perform the job.(The system is largely controlled by the employer)

The employee knows what the goal is (or the outcome expected) but is not told how to reach the goal or achieve the outcome.(The system is largely controlled by the employee.)

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1. Obtain basic event investigation information. 2. Apply Duty to Avoid Causing Unjustifiable Risk or Harm and apply corresponding actions. 3. Apply either:

a. Duty to Follow a Procedural Rule and apply corresponding actions. b. Duty to Produce an Outcome and apply

corresponding actions. 4. Is the event repetitive? Use Repetitive Human Errors or Repetitive At-Risk Behaviors.

Algorithm Steps

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Case Applications using the Just Culture Algorithm

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Hand Hygiene

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Repetitive At-risk Behaviors

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Using the algorithm You core team should be comfortable using the algorithm:

•To learn, consider using your hospital’s previously encountered cases to learn the algorithm.•Try it with your colleagues stories/scenarios•Trial it with new situations.

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We can learn from each otherDo you have a case the group can learn from?

How?•Write up a paragraph similar to those we used today•Email it to Jill Hanson•We prefer that you do not identify your facility in the case description, and we will not disclose your facility. •If you wish to speak to the case yourself on a call, please

let us know.

Upcoming MonthsFebruary – Training Managers and Staff

March - Event Investigation

April – Coaching at risk behaviors* Please contribute your cases

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The Next 30 Days

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ACTION ITEMS

Request Just Culture Algorithms from WHA, if you haven’t done so alreadyIn your core team, practice using the Just Culture Algorithm with your hospital casesRelated to your implementation plan, discuss how you will introduce the algorithm to your management staff. Who will use the algorithm? In what circumstances?

Thank You!

Questions?

Stephanie SobczakJill Hanson

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