The Just Culture Podcast

This week we explore the complexities of the healthcare finance system. I discuss the role of insurance companies as the primary customers, the importance of medication administration, staffing, and patient care, and express my concerns about financial decisions being made by those without a healthcare background. It's a vast topic, but one that has to be covered if you're exploring the Am...

After our 6 weeks of reflection on our most popular episodes, today we are back to brand new live episodes! And to kick off we are diving deep into the challenges Nurses face in ensuring patient safety and preventing medical errors.  As you know from previous episodes, there are many variables to consider. But today we explore the question, what more can be done to ease the overwhelming workload o...

Bullying in any environment is unacceptable, but unfortunatley it is still a regular occurance in the nursing industry. On this podcast episode I speak with Andrea Dyer sharing our own insights, and exploring what more could be done to make nursing a more inclusive and supportive community.    This episode wraps up our time re-visiting the most popular episodes of year 1 with the Just Culture podc...

This week we re-visit the alarming case where a medical error caused a surgeon to leave a surgical tool inside a patient's abdomen. It is so important to identify patterns of medical errors and implement necessary measures such as oversight, education, and policy development to prevent reoccurrences. And that is why this is such an important case to include in this podcast. To Contact Our Show...

Having worked as nurse for so many years this is a topic that is close to my heart. As we continue to re-visit our most popular episodes it's great to see that you also found it really interesting. In this episode I emphasized the significance of nurse-to-patient ratios in the healthcare sector, underscoring the negative impact on nurses when they are overloaded with patients. I highlighted th...

This week as we continue revisiting our most popular episodes we re-visit our interview with Attorney Jack Cook. The conversation with Jack focused on personal injury and medical malpractice, emphasizing the role of legal nurse consultants in assisting attorneys. It really highlighted the unique perspective and knowledge that nurses can offer in these cases, including understanding medical jargon,...

In celebration of approaching our 1 year anniversary at the Just Culture Podcast, I’m going to be revisiting our most popular episodes over the next 5 weeks.  Today’s episode, ranking at 5th most popular, is revisiting the episode ‘Wait… who works here?’ where I explore a case where a medical error occurred during surgery and the ongoing complications that happened afterwards. It’s a truly eye ope...

This week we welcome advocate Maggie, MSN, RN to the podcast. Maggie embodies a visionary force in nursing, boasting an illustrious 23-year career across critical care, ER, PACU, interventional radiology and Cath lab to name just a few. Bridging her expertise from ADN to MSN in Leadership, Maggie's journey encompasses advocacy, activism, and profound legislative impact. Her pivotal experience...

We made it to the final episode in the Good Nurse/Angel of Death series. Tune in this week to learn what it really took to take this killer down! Contact the show: Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Instagram: @justculture.podcast Music by Purple Planet

This week we take a break from regularly scheduled programming to reflect on the past year, the journey to starting this podcast, and all the things I'm grateful for. Contact the Show: Email: just culture.podcast@gmail.com Music by Purple Planet

This week we continue the discussion on all of the ways that Charles Cullen harmed innocent folks and the systemic pitfalls that allowed him to exist. WARNING!!! This episode may contain triggers and also talks about suicide. Please proceed with caution and give yourself the love and compassion you need if you are easily triggered by these topics. Contact the Show: Email: justculture.podcast@gmail...

Following on from last week’s episode, we continue to explore one of the most prolific serial killers in the US, Charles Cullen. Whether you’ve watched The Good Nurse on Netflix or maybe you read the book - this is an unimaginable case and truly shocking story.  Contact the Show Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Music by ⁠Purple Planet⁠

You watched The Good Nurse on Netflex and maybe you read the book. Either way, many of you have asked me to cover this nurse and share the story here on the show. This week we dive into the world of Charles Cullen, one of the most prolific serial killers in the US. Contact the Show Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Music by Purple Planet

Many folks tell me it's too hard to create a safe and just healthcare system. It will cost too much money...will it though? Tune in this week to joint he conversation! Contact the Show: Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com

I hear from so many stories of retaliation from nurses all over the country. This is a serious matter and addressed on today's episode!!! Resources: ANA Statement Nurses' Bill of Rights ANA Code of Ethics ANA Health Risk Study Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation Contact the Show: Email: MJ@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Music by Purple Planet

Case screening is so important because it is how we determine if a case should go to the legal system AND how we keep cases out of the legal system that do not belong. Our job here is important, it really needs to be done right. Contact the Show Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Music By: Purple Planet

When a nurse told me that my podcast was so great because I am not affraid to "tell it like it is" and let the world know what we are really dealing with here it got me thinking. First of all, I always come to these episodes with the intention of giving you the honest truth as I see it. Second of all, I believe that facing the truth is the only way we can create a safe and just healthcar...

I've gotten a ton of emails and message asking me to talk about the new precent in nursing liability out of North Carolina earlier this year. Let's sit down and chat about what a nurse can and cannot be liable for. Also, should that change? What can a nurse do to protect themselves no matter what happens with any precent? I address my take on this situation in this week's episode. Cont...

WARNING: This episode is not for the faint of heart. Please do not listen with small children around. Contact the Show Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Instagram: mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Music by Purple Planet

If you are in leadership and managing a team of any kind, you need to listen to this episode. So much of the staffing crisis is directly related to poor leadership. So aren't most patient safety issues. This week we dive into a few key actions any leader can take to begin to improve their faciltiy and create a workplace that people are lining up around the black to work at. Contact the Show: E...

Some facitlies are not suffering from a staffing shortage, they are suffering from a toxic workplace. Tune in today to see how leadership and spot a toxic work environment and the steps they can take to fix it and keep their patients safe. Contact the Show Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsutling.com Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Music by Purple Planet

An article was recently punished citing the incidence of medical misdiagnosis in the United States. Tune in this week to learn more about this topic and how we can turn these numbers around! Resources: John's Hospital Report BMJ Article Abstract Link to Work We Have Done on Heart Attacks Contact the Show Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Music by Purp...

Tune in this week as we discuss the concept of patient centered care. Contact the Show Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Website: mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Music by Purple Planet

As a healthcare worker the opioid epidemic has been difficult, but nothing compares to losing a loved one to the illness of addiction. Tune in this week to discuss not only how we got here, but what it will take to create a safe and just pain management plan. Contact the Show: Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Website: mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Music by...

What happens when a patient is harmed by the negligence of others? Lawyers work hard each and every day to ensure that their clients get the coverage they need to survive after a medical error occurs. We call these types of claims medical malpractice claims. Tune in this week to learn how the world of medical malpractice claims helps to create and maintain a safe and just healthcare system. Contac...