Dr. Kristina Brown is a Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School of Healthcare Management at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). She holds a PhD in health systems leadership from the University of Durham, UK, and is a recognized expert in clinical leadership education for healthcare professionals across Ireland and the UAE. Her work focuses on leadership, culture, and executive development within high-reliability healthcare organizations.
Dr. Brown’s research explores organizational responses to adverse clinical events. Specializing in "Just Culture" and restorative practices, she examines how incident reporting and post-incident support can be designed to ensure fair treatment, emotional support for staff, and constructive learning. Her work emphasizes balanced accountability—distinguishing between human error and reckless behavior—to foster safe, supportive cultures where healthcare professionals feel empowered to speak up and contribute to patient safety and institutional improvement.
