AUTHORITY BRIEFING

when "That's Just How It Is"

becomes Organizational Policy

Healthcare workers expect challenging environments.

They do not expect preventable harm to become normalized.

"The measure of a healthcare system is not only how well it protects its patients, but how unwilling it is to accept predictable harm to the people who care for them."
– Alison Prentice CEO EPIC Webinars

This briefing examines what happens when repeated exposure to violence, injuries, and unsafe working conditions gradually become accepted as an unavoidable part of the job.

It explores how organizations can unintentionally shift from managing risk to managing its consequences, and why that shift creates lasting impacts for workers, patients, and the healthcare system itself.

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What This Briefing Covers

This briefing explores the organizational conditions that allow predictable harm to become embedded within workplace culture. It examines how repeated exposure to violence becomes normalized, why unsafe practices often persist despite awareness of the risks, and how leadership decisions, resource pressures, and organizational culture can gradually reinforce the belief that "that's just how it is." The briefing also outlines the long-term consequences of this mindset and introduces practical strategies for restoring accountability and creating safer healthcare workplaces.

Who This Briefing Is For

This briefing is intended for healthcare executives, board members, senior leaders, managers, occupational health and safety professionals, human resources teams, union representatives, policymakers, researchers, and healthcare workers who are committed to reducing workplace violence and building safer care environments. It is particularly relevant for organizations seeking to understand why preventable harm continues despite existing policies, training, and reporting systems.

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About This Briefing

This document forms part of the EPIC Webinars Authority Briefing Series examining workplace violence, psychological safety, organizational culture, and healthcare leadership. Each briefing explores a specific issue using current evidence, organizational analysis, and practical insight to help healthcare leaders better understand the conditions that influence worker safety and organizational performance.