In this article, NES Programme Director for Safety Improvement, Professor Paul Bowie and colleagues’ highlight the multifactorial importance of embedding Human Factors concepts and methods across a diverse range of initiatives to improve the quality and safety of healthcare with a priority focus on the following areas:
Systems-Based Approach to Safety
Human-Centred Design of Healthcare Facilities
Usability and Safety of Products and Services
Workforce Well-being, Education, and Training
The Leadership Role in Building a Safety Culture
Examples of Recommendations for Implementation (Short, Medium and Long term)
Using Human Factors Science to Improve Quality and Safety of Healthcare
Using Human Factors Science to Improve Quality and Safety of Healthcare
