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Reducing at-risk behaviors.

Judy L Smetzer1

  • 1Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, USA. jsmetzer@ismp.org

Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
|June 18, 2005
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Organizational culture often tolerates at-risk behaviors, leading to system problems. Addressing this deeply seated issue is crucial for effective problem-solving and safety improvements.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Systems Engineering
  • Risk Management

Background:

  • System problems frequently stem from overlooked organizational factors.
  • A high tolerance for at-risk behaviors within a company culture is a common, yet underestimated, root cause.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of organizational culture in system failures.
  • To emphasize the impact of tolerating at-risk behaviors on overall system performance and safety.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of case studies involving system failures.
  • Literature review on organizational culture and risk tolerance.
  • Expert interviews on safety-critical systems.

Main Results:

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  • Organizational culture is a primary determinant of system reliability.
  • A culture that normalizes at-risk behaviors significantly increases the likelihood of critical incidents.
  • Failure to address cultural norms prevents effective implementation of technical safety measures.

Conclusions:

  • Tackling system problems requires a deep understanding and transformation of organizational culture.
  • Reducing tolerance for at-risk behaviors is a fundamental step toward enhancing system safety and preventing failures.
  • Future research should focus on practical strategies forวัฒนธรรม (wát-tá-nam) change in high-risk industries.