How Do We Stop the Ebola Blame Game?
The media debate about Ebola is subtly shifting from how to stop the spread of this horrific disease to finger pointing. How do we stop the blame game?
A recent analysis & opinion column (Reuters.com), “Why Finger Pointing about Ebola Makes Americans Less Safe,” suggests:
With Ebola, root cause analysis will be key to avoiding mistakes in the future,
but this will require a culture where it is safe to admit errors?
And let us know what you think by commenting below. How can the healthcare community create a culture where workers are not afraid to self-report mistakes? Do you think root cause analysis is key to stopping Ebola?
