ANE 803 - Human Factors and Patient Safety for Healthcare

Credit Hours: 3

Examines healthcare from a safety perspective and how to facilitate change for caregivers at the “sharp end of the stick” according to the Reason theory of errors. Discussion of an environment and philosophy of safety. Explores basis of human error, patient safety and quality assurance by introducing a system approach, including crisis management, simulation and teamwork in healthcare.

Prerequisite: admission to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.
Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Spring