Using Human Factors Engineering to Improve Patient Safety

Using Human Factors Engineering to Improve Patient Safety
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Download or read book Using Human Factors Engineering to Improve Patient Safety written by John W. Gosbee and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human factors engineering (HFE) is concerned with understanding human characteristics and how humans interact with the world around them, and applying that knowledge to the design of systems that are safe, efficient and comfortable. This book describes how to use HFE tools and principles to curb preventable errors and minimize patient harm.


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