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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