Anne van Dalen

4 Analyzing and discussing human factors affecting surgical patient safety I 155 Task verification Clinician verifies the nature of the required task (ex. Surgical procedure) with another clinician/the patient record Detailed instructions Clear, descriptive instructions from one clinician to another result in smooth, safe execution of task Voicing concerns Clinicians are able to freely communicate case-related concerns to colleagues Strong Leadership Positive feedback Positive feedback from experienced/leading clinician to subordinate colleague regarding performance No criticism Non-criticizing approach to error response that promotes open communication/learning, eliminates fear of punishment Checking in with team Lead surgeon checks to see how team is doing/feeling prior to proceeding with the case Encouraging open communication Encouragement of open communication among team regarding safety concerns/ discomfort/perceived issues by team lead Supervision Supervision of team and surgical progress at critical points by individual with authority/ experience TASKS Sub-category Code Description Optimal Task Demands/ Workload Good ergonomics Safety/efficiency facilitated through optimizing ergonomics of task (Ex. Adjusting monitor to prevent neck strain, better port placement)