Re-Engineering Healthcare to overcome , checklists , structured communication techniques , preoperative briefings , error reporting and simulator training are a few of the aviation safety methods that can be implemented in medicine .
Checklists
• Brief lists of evidence-based protocols designed to make it easier for physicians and health professionals to rigorously follow safety steps .
About Robert Szczerba
Dr . Szczerba is currently the CEO of X Tech Ventures , a new type of company focused on solving some of today ’ s most challenging problems through the integration of technologies from multiple , diverse domains . Previously , he was the Corporate Director of Healthcare and Life Science and a Senior Fellow Emeritus for Lockheed Martin Corporation . For further information , visit the X Tech Ventures ’ website : www . xtechventures . com
Teamwork Training
• Adapted from “ crew resource management ,” this technique focuses on improving communication among physicians and nurses to spot mistakes prior to taking place .
Briefings and Debriefings
• These techniques are aimed at putting all members of the care team on the same page with regard to the medical situation and what is expected .
Incident Reporting
• Systems that allow physicians , nurses and other medical staff to anonymously report adverse events , near mistakes and unsafe conditions to hospital officials and regulatory authorities .
Simulator Training
• A technique that uses sophisticated mannequins to help physicians and nurses in training gain technical competence in various scenarios while practicing communication skills .
Standardization
• Every 747 has the same instrument panel , lessening the likelihood that pilots will make preventable mistakes . By standardizing
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