Case | HBS Case Collection | 2007 (Revised from original 2001 version)

Children's Hospital and Clinics (A)

by Amy C. Edmondson, Michael Roberto and Anita L. Tucker

Abstract

Describes the major phases of an initiative designed to transform the organization and enhance patient safety. Raises interesting questions about how to encourage candid discussion about failures while continuing to hold people accountable for their performance.

Keywords: Health Care and Treatment; Leading Change; Business Processes; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Performance Improvement; Safety; Health Industry;

Citation:

Edmondson, Amy C., Michael Roberto, and Anita L. Tucker. "Children's Hospital and Clinics (A)." Harvard Business School Case 302-050, September 2007. (Revised from original November 2001 version.)