Authors:Ricardo Tartaglia, Sebastiano Bagnara, Tommaso Bella
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Keywords: healthcare, patient, safety, systems, ergonomics, italy, march, april, florence, international, proceedings, conference, heps
Number of Pages: 587
Published: 2005-03-20
List price: $144.95
ISBN-10: 041537782X
ISBN-13: 9780415377829

Incorporating the work of an international team of researchers and professionals, this book examines the complex and challenging issues involved with risk management and patient safety. Taking a systemic and interdisciplinary approach, the book discusses:*System reliability and patient safety*Leadership, staff well-being and care quality*Healthcare organization and information systems*Risk managementa and communication*Usability of medical and surgical devices*Environmental design in hospital*Occupational ergonomics and safety*Human alertness and performance Comprising papers presented at t