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CLEs You Actually Want to HearCLEs You Actually Want to HearThe Nuts and Bolts of Understanding Medical Records in a Personal Injury Case With Maryjane DuquetteMedical records are at the core of every personal injury and medical malpractice case. The key to building a strong case lies in the ability to effectively interpret and extract critical information from these often complex documents. This program is designed to guide legal professionals through the various types of medical records, highlighting the most relevant and actionable content. With thousands of pages to review, the process can be overwhelming—but through this training, we aim to simplify and streamline the review process, equipping you with the tools to better advocate for your clients.Audio versions of Be...2025-07-011h 01The Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast55. Finance in the American Healthcare SystemThis 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 American healthcare system.  To Contact Our Show: Instagram: @justculture.podcast Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Music by ⁠⁠⁠Purple Planet. 2024-01-2556 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast54. What more can be done to ease the burden on our Nurses?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 on our Nurses?  To Contact Our Show: Instagram: @justculture.podcast Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Music by ⁠⁠⁠Purple Planet. 2024-01-1849 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast53. It's unacceptable and it can't continueBullying 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 podcast. It's clear from the episodes we've re-visited over the past 5 weeks that a desire for a just culture in the healthcare industry is a passion of many, and I am so thankful that you...2024-01-1151 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast52. How is it possible for this to happen?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: Instagram: @justculture.podcast Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Music by ⁠⁠Purple Planet. 2024-01-0421 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast51. How much of the burden can Nurses take?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 the potential for psychological harm, burnout, errors, and substandard care, and noted that many states and national legislatures were reviewing safe staffing ratios. As always with this topic I w...2023-12-2854 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast50. The unique perspective that Legal Nurse Consultants can bring to a caseThis 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, processes, and systems, which can help prevent systemic errors. I really enjoyed speaking with Jack, and i'm so glad you all gained so much from the interview as well.  To Contact Our Show: I...2023-12-211h 07The Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast49. Who's to blame? The surgeon or the hospital?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 opening case which raises some important questions. Tune in to join the discussion!  To Contact Our Show: Instagram: @justculture.podcast Email: mj@mjdl...2023-12-1433 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast48. Standing up for Nurses with advocate Maggie Ortiz, MSN, RNThis 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 as a prior investigator sparked her relentless dedication to reshaping the landscape of nursing board actions, leading her to found ADVOCATES FOR NURSES PLLC. As CEO, Maggie is committed to assisting nurses and their legal teams in defending nurses facing...2023-12-071h 03The Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast47. Angel of Death or Good Nurse You Decide! Part 4We 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 2023-11-301h 21The Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast46. ThanksgivingThis 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 2023-11-2306 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast45. Angel of Death or Good Nurse You Decide! Part 3This 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.com Music by Purple Planet2023-11-161h 09The Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast44. Angel of Death or Good Nurse: You Decide! Part 2Following 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 2023-11-0958 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast43. Angel of Death or Good Nurse: You Decide! Part 1You 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 2023-11-0241 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast42. How Much Will it Cost?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.com2023-10-2634 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast41. On RetaliationI 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 Planet2023-10-1944 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast40. Questions Nobody Asks When Screening a CaseCase 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 Planet2023-10-1244 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast39. The True Impact of What's Happening HereWhen 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 healthcare system. Tune in this week and learn what...2023-10-0540 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast38. What is a Nurse Responsible For?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. Contact: Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Insagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Music By Purple Planet2023-09-2843 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast37. Decapitation, Shoulder Dystocia and Birth ComplicationsWARNING: 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 Planet2023-09-2132 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast36. How to Effectively Lead Your Team for SuccessIf 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: Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Instagram: mjd...2023-09-1442 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast35. On the Toxic Work EnvironmentSome 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 Planet2023-09-0740 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast34. On Misdiagnosis in the USAn 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 Purple Planet 2023-08-3149 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast33. What is True Patient Centered Care?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 Planet2023-08-2432 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast32. Harmful Medical Products: On OpioidsAs 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 Purple Planet 2023-08-1741 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast31. How Medical Malpractice Claims Help to Create a Safe and Just Healthcare SystemWhat 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. Contact the Show Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse...2023-08-1040 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast30. Some Thoughts On the Board of NursingThe 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 and foster, not just the caregivers. To Contact the Show: Email: Mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting...2023-08-0353 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast29. Job Interviews and Red Flags to Look forThe 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 give you the insight you need to succeed. Contact Information: Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting...2023-07-2753 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast28. Mass Tort Breakdown: Hair Relaxers and How they Form Uterine CancerOne 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 constructive with that data -- Share it with you! I hope you find this...2023-07-2037 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast27. On Unions and When did the "Nursing Crisis" Really Begin?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 York State Nurses Association Website Press Releases on Nursing Strikes Medscape Article ...2023-07-1350 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast26. Tapping into your Passions as a Nurse with Pamela Hernandez, MBA-HML, BSCJ, RN, CPC, LNCNursing 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 to follow all of her vast interests and create a career that she loves. She even shares how she has used all of her experience to strengthen and...2023-07-0649 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast25. A Full Circle of ReviewsWhen 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 every single week. Follow us on...2023-06-2946 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast24. Standard of Care DefinedStandards 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 the circumstances and some important resources that need to be looked at before being able to properly define the standard of care. Contact us at The Just Culture...2023-06-2243 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast23. The Just Culture Podcast is Shifting GearsThese 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? How can we love our colleagues more? How can administration support their staff better? Most importantly, how does not affect the bottom line? 2023-06-1532 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast22. Tales from the Trenches: An Occupational Therapist's StoryI 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 for everyone to work together as a team to benefit those we are caring for. Resources Listed in the Episode: 2023-06-0842 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast21. What Does it Take to be a Nurse Entrepreneur with Ashley Wynn-Grimes 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. Tune in now to listen in our amazing conversation!! Ashley's Contact Information: Instagram: @cannabisnursingsolutions Linktree: All things Ashley! ...2023-06-011h 04The Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast20. All Things Audit Trails with Shelly CombsShelly 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.com Social Link for The Just Culture Podcast Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsutling.com Music for this episode by ⁠Purple Planet2023-05-251h 01The Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast19. The Real Reason Behind the Staffing Crisis in HealthcareWhen 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 healthcare for many years. Tune in this week to see how this insidious condition is affecting healthcare workers today and what we need to do about it. 2023-05-1843 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast18. RaDonda Vaught Case UnpackedThe 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_consulting Email: mj@mjdlegalnurseconsutling.com 2023-05-1156 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast17. What Does Good Leadership Look Like with Dana Harrison, RNDana 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/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087789356640⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danath...2023-05-0437 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast16. Contrast in Nurse Treatment with Dana Harrison, RNDana 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/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087789356640 Instagram: https://www.instagram...2023-04-2740 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast15. The Secret That Can Save HealthcareHealthcare 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/5641640035944111/ Follow us on Instagram: @mjd_legal_nurse_consulting If you have a story to share with this...2023-04-2050 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast14. Let's Stop Bullying with Andrea Dyer and Sarah GriffinWorking 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 nursing profession: https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/article/2022-March-stop-bullying These powerhouse nurses are doing so many great things for the...2023-04-1351 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast13. The Thing About Swiss CheeseThe 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 diagrams for my visual learners out there. Music by Purple Planet 2023-04-0645 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast12. Waldt vs UMMSExpert 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 compliant and please know that I will not be sharing your personal information or the name of the facility you work at. 2023-03-3045 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast11. Attorney Jack Cook on Just Culture in Medical MalpracticeThis 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 a Harley; he fronts a Rock band; he has two sleeves full of tattoos, one commemorating his service in th...2023-03-231h 07The Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast10. Why I Started This PodcastThere 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 call anyone out, but to open our eyes to what we need to focus on moving forward.  There is a way forward. A way that is both beautiful and...2023-03-1640 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast9. Tales from the Trenches 2This 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 just healthcare system.  Music by Purple Planet https://www.purple-planet.com/2023-03-0934 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast8. Davis vs TexasWilliam 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.apple.com/us/podcast/william-george-davis/id1502748650?i=1000580639820 Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItwZrpaw5m0 Pulmonary Embolism Educational V...2023-03-0238 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast7. Nurse-to-Patient Ratios ExplainedIn 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_consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5641640035944111 References Lang, T. A., MA, Hodge, M. EdD, RN, Olson, V...2023-02-2348 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast6. Tales from the Trenches 1After 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 be retaliation.  If you have a tale from the trenches you would like to share please email MJ@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com. Put listener story or tales f...2023-02-1635 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast5. Timing is EverythingWhen it comes to medical malpractice claims timing is everything, as we see here. When a patient suffered serious complications from a misplaced feeding tube, the clock started running long before anyone was ready for it to begin. Listen now to see how this can be avoided!  Resources:  Here is a link to information on the digestive system, just incase you were interested to learn more. This video is great.  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og5xAdC8EUI S...2023-02-0936 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast4. Saenz vs State of Texas Part 2Let's finish reviewing the egregious acts of Kimberly Saenz at her time in the Dialysis Clinic.   We like to think of our nurses and healthcare providers as kind, caring and compassionate humans. Sometimes evil can get through the doors. It's hard to understand why someone would act this way to harm folks, when they are the ones charged to care for and save those very people.  A lot of very great issues are brought up during this case, but the biggest is the difference between a crime and an accident. Listen now for Maryjane's opinion.  ...2023-02-0253 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast3. Saenz vs State of Texas Part 1When we think of healthcare workers we tend to think of compassionate, caring and loving individuals. But sometimes that is not the case. In this episode we start to see what happens when evil makes its way into the healthcare world.  Stick around for part 2 next week it will be worth it!  Please rate, review and share this podcast with your friends. If you have an idea for a case, or have a story to tell please feel free to write in to mj@mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com.  Music by...2023-01-2643 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast2. Wait...Who Works Here?When you or a loved one has surgery, do you ever pay attention to whether or not your surgeon is employed by the hospital?  If your answer is no, you are like most of us here in the US. When this patient went to have her surgery, she signed a form stating that her surgeon did not work for the hospital. This is what stopped her from recovering the damages (costs) to pay for the surgery to fix the complications.  This case brings up some important questions and things to think about. Tune in to jo...2023-01-1927 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture Podcast1. What They Left BehindWhen D. Church went to have his abdominal surgery, he never expected to have complications. Nobody does. He certainly was not expecting to have a ruler-sized retractor left in his abdomen causing agonizing pain for weeks after. Listen in for his story, which is the story of so many other patients across the country. Let's explore how to prevent this from happening again together!  For the referenced news interview with Donald Church here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW6lyDUYTVM Music by Purple Planet. Access t...2023-01-1230 minThe Just Culture PodcastThe Just Culture PodcastTrailerTune in each week to join the discussion!2022-12-2901 minInsurance Broker and Consultant Supporting Business OwnersInsurance Broker and Consultant Supporting Business OwnersInterview with Maryjane Duquette, RN, BSN CEO, MJD Legal Nurse Consulting, Portland, MaineMaryjane founded her company from work she did to help a friend and discovered a niche market to help attorneys and their consumer clients with personal injury and medical malpractice discovery in the medical records. Maryjane tells her remarkable story. Click HERE to visit her website, mjdlegalnurseconsulting.com.2022-01-2126 min321 Sales Gods for White-Collar Small Business Owners321 Sales Gods for White-Collar Small Business OwnersInterview with Maryjane Duquette, RN, BSN CEO, MJD Legal Nurse Consulting, Portland, MaineMaryjane founded her company from work she did to help a friend and discovered a niche market to help attorneys and their consumer clients with personal injury and medical malpractice discovery in the medical records. Maryjane tells her remarkable story. Click HERE to visit her website.2022-01-2126 min