HCS 451 Week 3 Discussion Question 1
three additional nursing home residents were admitted to hospitals in critical condition. Within the following month, two of these three additional residents also died, bringing the total death toll to four.( Based on accident # 837914 from www. osha. gov) Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which your team compares the Normal Accident Theory to the Culture of Safety model. Include the following in your paper:
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Explain what factors can play a role in organizational accidents similar to the one highlighted in the scenario: o How organizational processes give rise to potential failures? o How can certain conditions influence errors and violations within the workplace?( e. g., operating room, pharmacy, intensive care unit) o The errors and violations committed by " sharp end " individuals. o How the breaching of defenses or safeguards affect these accidents?
Explain why the FDA, not OSHA, was responsible for investigating this case. Explain how the Culture of Safety model could have been applied to reduce risk in this scenario. Explain the five general principles used in the Culture of Safety model. Explain actions that could have been taken to manage risk by applying each of the five general principles used in the Culture of Safety model to this scenario.
Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references and your textbook to support your information. Format your paper according to APA guidelines. ================================================
HCS 451 Week 3 Discussion Question 1
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