· LadyFree28, BSN, RN. Specializes in Pediatrics, Rehab, Trauma. Has 10 years experience. 8,427 Posts. Sep 15, 2013. It may appear to be like "blaming", but jadelpn described it correctly; it's a risk management tool. It's not a disciplinary tool; and maybe people are using it as a CYA tool; maybe a punitive tool..