Description
Human Factors in Paramedic Practice
Author: Gary Rutherford
Overview
The system elements of paramedic practice are interconnected and complex.
These elements can include the patient, the paramedic and their colleagues, the environment, the equipment, the tasks, and the processes and procedures of the organisation.
Considering the socio-technical realities of care that paramedics provide are so complex, how can you best meet these challenges to support safe and effective practice as a clinician?
Written as an introduction to the discipline of human factors, the authors highlight key principles and theories and relate these to aspects of paramedic practice.
Containing practical prehospital examples, this resource provides a firm understanding of systems thinking and design, enabling you to look for instances where the principles of human factors might be applied in your own practice.
Accompanied by 40 full-colour images, chapters cover key topics including:
- ‘Human error’
- Systems thinking
- Human-centred design
- Interaction with the patient
- Well-being of the paramedic
- Safety culture
- Non-technical skills of individuals and teams.
Whether you are a pre-hospital care professional who is involved in education, learning from events, procurement, or influencing safety culture, you will benefit from the tools and techniques provided throughout.
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Forewords
Preface
1. Introduction to Human Factors
Gary Rutherford
2. Human Factors and Ergonomics: Past and Present
Steven Shorrock
3. ‘Human Error’
Gary Rutherford
4. Systems Thinking
Duncan McNab and Gary Rutherford
5. Human-Centered Design
Shelly Jeffcott
6. The Patient: An Element of the System
Gary Rutherford and Michael Moneypenny
7. Well-being of the Paramedic
Jo Mildenhall
8. Situation Awareness and Decision Making
Ben Shippey and Gary Rutherford
9. Teamwork in Paramedic Practice
Mike Christian and Neil Jeffers
10. Learning from Events
Paul Bowie and Gary Rutherford
11. Safety Culture: Theory and Practice
Steven Shorrock and Paul Bowie
Index
