Human Factors in Patient Safety

This course provides an excellent introduction to the core concepts of human factors in patient safety and principles of Human Factors Engineering (HFE). It addresses the inevitable problem of human fallibility and explains fundamental sensory, cognitive and motor limitations of humans that predispose them to error. This course examines vulnerabilities in complex work systems, offers practical strategies to prevent or reduce human errors, and outlines methods to systematically analyze adverse events and identify solutions to ensure safe, effective and efficient patient care.