The Just Culture Podcast

The Board of Nursing is a very necessary and important part of the nursing profession. They are the people that grant licenses. They are also the people to investigate and revoke nursing licenses when necessary. In this week's episode I discuss my thoughts on how the BON can improve to keep up with the current healthcare climate. A safe and just healthcare system is up to everyone to create an...

The questions we ask are important, especially when on a job interview. This should be the time where each side (employer and employee) are on their best behavior...or is it? Tune in to hear Maryjane's worst job interview ever and what she learned from it. Whether you are a manager looking to hire someone new, or a nurse on the hunt for your next position, this week's episode is sure to gi...

One thing I am passionate about, but often do not talk about, are how unsafe products affect the health and wellness of people just like you and me. Whenever I hear about a drug that causes cancer, a medical device or product that is causing harm I get interested. I often spend hours research the science behind the complications and the data associated with it. I decided to do something constructi...

There has been a lot of talk about staffing shortages in every area of healthcare. Many nurses are going on strike to fight for safe working conditions. Nurses are unionizing across the United States as a way to fight for a safe and just healthcare system. Tune in to this week's episode to hear why unions and what my thoughts are on them. Links to Episode Resources: National Nurses United New...

Nursing is a diverse field with endless possibilities. There are so many specialties and avenues of interest for nurses to choose from. Nurses have a variety of experience to draw from that strengthen their current practice in whichever field they choose. This even includes my beloved field of legal nurse consulting. Listen in to hear how Pamela Hernandez, MBA-HML, BSJC, RN, CPC, LNC has been able...

When I embarked on my journey to do this work, I could only hope to have the impact that I am having. What amazes me each day is that I know we are only beginning with this work. Listen in to hear more about the review that became my north star as well as what you all are saying in conversation I am having on a daily basis. I love you all and feel so blessed to be having this discussion with you e...

Standards of Care are a staple and one of the most important aspects of any medical malpractice claim. It is because we need to adequately, completely and accurately define what SHOULD have been done to prevent an injury that a patient sustained. One key component of Standards of Care are that the circumstances surrounding that incident altogether. Listen in for more information on how to define t...

These past episodes have been so amazing and very eye opening. I am consistently getting great feedback from listeners telling me all the new things they are learning here. I hope to continue this trend, but what I really want to focus on are the solutions that are needed so that another healthcare provider doesn't have the same experience. How can we give our patient's even better care? H...

I know I talk a lot about the challenges that nurses face in healthcare, but it doesn't stop there. Here is an overview of a conversation I had with an occupational therapist and all that this person has seen. Tune in to learn how healthcare challenges affect more than just nurses. In this episode you will gain insight into the interconnectedness that is patient care and how important it is fo...

Ashley is an entrepreneur and author who has been working in the cannabis industry for 4-5 years. She has written two books: "As Medicine As Medicine" and "Stigmatized" which documents her journey with stigma in nursing. Ashley has found that many nurses don't realize they're special and she wants to help them recognize why they are special in their own divine right. Tu...

Shelly is a legal nurse who works in the field of EHR (electronic health record) Audit Trails. Audit trails refers to the system that hospitals use to track patient records. Shelly has been practicing as a registered nurse for 22 years and owns her own legal nurse consulting business. Tune in now to learn how audit trails can help your next case! How can you reach Shelly? Email: info@audittrailrn....

When we think about the staffing crisis in healthcare, it always comes back to one thing: Burnout. We have built a system that is designed to be a money making machine. Addressing the humanity involved in that system is an afterthought left for healthcare providers to figure out in their "spare time." While burnout is very common among workers in all industries, it's been a staple in...

The criminal conviction of nurse RaDonda Vaught is something that I get asked about on a regular basis. This is a case that shook the entire healthcare field in the US. Tune in now to hear my thoughts. Safe Medication Resources: The Five Rights of Drug Administration Working to Reduce Medication Errors FDA MedWatch Program Social Link for The Just Culture Podcast Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consul...

Dana Harrison, RN is a powerhouse of a nurse. She has worked as a traveling nurse alongside her husband all across the country. As you could imagine, she has seen many different healthcare systems and the culture that is within them. Tune in to get some of the major takeaways of her career so far! Dana's social media contact information: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danathelegalnurse...

Dana Harrison, RN is a powerhouse of a nurse. She has worked as a traveling nurse alongside her husband all across the country. As you could imagine, she has seen many different healthcare systems and the culture that is within them. Tune in to get some of the major takeaways of her career so far! Dana's social media contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danathelegalnurse/...

Healthcare in the United States has lost sight of what is most important. We've let profits, greed, power, poor workplace culture, etc. get in the way of what really matters. What really matters are patients. Tune in for the secret to creating a safe and just healthcare system. It's a lot simpler than you think! Join the conversation in out Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5...

Working in a hostile work environment has serious consequences on one's performance on the job, but it doesn't stop there. Bullying and unjust treatment can cause many physical symptoms as well. If you are, or have ever been, the victim of bullying in the workplace this is a conversation for you. Here is a link to an amazing article Andrea Dyer MSN, RN, CNOR wrote on bullying in the nursin...

The Swiss Cheese Model is commonly used when referring to safe patient care. This is taught in nursing school when teaching nurses how errors occur, particularly in the context of medication errors. Listen in for some insight into how an error really occurs and why it is so important to ask more questions! Here is the link to the article that talks about The Swiss Cheese Model and has some diagram...

Expert witnesses are an essential part of any medical malpractice case. So that means, one should choose carefully. Tune in this week to see how expert witness choice and informed consent may have cost this client their case. If you are a healthcare provider and have a Tale from the Trenches you would like to submit please send your story to my at mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com. Keep things HIPAA...

This week I had the honor of sitting down and discussing how the legal profession is working to promote a Just Culture. Our goal here, in all areas of expertise, is to help make the healthcare system in the US the best it can be. Here is a little information on Jack Cook, Esq: “While he (Jack Cook, Esq) is an accomplished civil trial attorney, he considers himself to be The Anti-Lawyer.  He rides...

There are so many positive aspects to the nursing profession, but what happens when the negatives become too much?  When a profession you love turns around to become the very thing that is causing you so much pain and suffering.  In the words of Tony Robbins, "Life happens for you, not to you." This podcast is a way for Maryjane to highlight the areas for growth in the healthcare system. Not to ca...

This week I had the honor of sharing a brave nurse's story. Tune in for the next episode of Tales from the Trenches, where we share stories that listeners submit to us. These stories are kept anonymous to protect the listener and anyone else involved.  If you have a Tale from the Trenches please send it on in to mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com. Together we can speak up and fight for a safe and...

William George Davis was always known as a friendly nurse with a wife and children at home. His actions would ultimately cost 4 people their lives and permanently injure at least 3 others. Tune in now to learn what happened! For any case suggestions or to send in your own "Tales from the Trenches" email: MJ@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Resources:  Grinding True Crime Podcast: https://podcasts....

In our last episode a number of issues related to nurse-to-patient ratios came up. I received a ton of questions after that episode so I have decided to take a deep dive into what nurse-to-patient (staffing) ratios are, why staffing ratios are so important and the implications our healthcare system faces if we do not take action now.  Follow us on social! Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consultin...

After receiving emails from healthcare professionals tell their stories, we decided it would be valuable to add those stories to this podcast. The world needs to hear these stories. People have the right to know what goes on behind the scenes. Maryjane will be telling these stories to keep the professionals anonymous for their protection. As you can see, if you do not fit into the box, there will...