HFEH 2015 - 4th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare

This 4th conference will highlight new research on how to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in patient care through the application of human factors and ergonomics principles. Leading researchers will continue to provide guidance for those involved with the design and application of systems and devices for effective and safe healthcare delivery. Sessions will be formed in various areas including patient safety, healthcare information technology implementation and human performance. Various perspectives will be considered including clinician, patient, health organization and insurance provider. Applications describe best practices of staff interactions with patients, as well as interaction with computers and medical devices. Findings related to improved organizational outcomes in a healthcare setting, and approaches to modeling and analysis specifically targeting those work aspects unique to healthcare will be presented. The physical, cognitive and organizational aspects of human factors and ergonomics applications will be uniquely emphasized. We look forward to your participation.
Behavior based safety
Cognitive modeling and human error
Comfort, quality and performance
Computers and healthcare IT
Diagnostics and usability in healthcare
Electronic health records
Home healthcare
Medical device design
Medication impairment
Nursing education and training
Organizational issues in safety and performance
Patient falls and patient handling
Patient safety and medical errors
Pharmacy and prescription handling
Medication administration
Risk assessment and management
Systems safety
Team coordination in anesthesiology & surgery