Commentary How human factors lead to medical device adverse events. Citation Text: Rich S. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL June 11, 2008 Rich S. View more articles from the same authors. This article describes how user expectations, device design, and work environment can affect the safety of using medical equipment and provides tips to reduce device-related errors. Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Rich S. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) From fable to reality at Parkland Hospital: the impact of evidence-based design strategies on patient safety, healing, and satisfaction in an adult inpatient environment. February 10, 2021 WebM&M Cases Nurse Staffing Ratios: The Crucible of Money, Policy, Research, and Patient Care August 1, 2009 Assessment of a simulated case-based measurement of physician diagnostic performance. 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Enhancing Patient Care: A Practical Guide to Improving Quality and Safety in Hospitals. November 4, 2009
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From fable to reality at Parkland Hospital: the impact of evidence-based design strategies on patient safety, healing, and satisfaction in an adult inpatient environment. February 10, 2021
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Helping healthcare teams save lives during COVID-19: insights and countermeasures from team science. November 25, 2020
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Are you surgically current? Lessons from aviation for returning to non-urgent surgery following COVID-19. July 22, 2020
An integrative total worker health framework for keeping workers safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. July 1, 2020
Perceptual and interpretive error in diagnostic radiology—causes and potential solutions. September 4, 2019
PEARLS for systems integration: a modified PEARLS framework for debriefing systems-focused simulations. July 31, 2019
The Swiss Cheese Conference: integrating and aligning quality improvement education with hospital patient safety initiatives. February 27, 2019
A decade of health information technology usability challenges and the path forward. February 13, 2019