Just Culture: The Foundation of Staff Safety in the Perioperative Environment.

In today's perioperative setting, staff members are potentially exposed to a variety of safety and environmental concerns. As health care organizations implement measures to provide safe environments for perioperative team members, organizational leaders must pivot away from antiquated mindsets and responses and other hierarchical models of leadership. Foundational to creating and fostering safe environments is providing an atmosphere in which staff members, regardless of their role, are empowered to speak up for safety.