A pilot approach to introduce Human Factors material into an existing web-based learning programme in Northern Ireland has been undertaken by NISHFN in conjunction with Trust Quality Improvement Leads, the Northern Ireland Practice & Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery…
On 1st March 2019 a multi-disciplinary Psychiatry Simulation-Based Education/ Human Factors (SBE/HF) pilot took place in the Simulation Centre at Elliot Dynes, Royal Victoria Hospital. This pilot was created and led by Dr. Stephanie Campbell, ST6 Psychiatry Registrar and current…
On 7th February 2019 the HSC Clinical Education Centre were delighted to host a multi-professional Learning Event in the Craigavon Civic Centre on ‘Patient Safety and Human Factors: Everyone’s business. The event aimed to promote shared learning in Patient Safety…
Following on from our recent very successful third annual NISHFN conference we have attached a few of the presentations, with permission from the authors, for the interest of those who attended. Anne Kilgallen Recipe for Success From Space, Down to Earth…
There’s still time to book on for the NISHFN Autumn Conference taking place at Lagan Valley Island on 11th October 2018. Our theme this year is “Safety and Quality: The Value and Impact of Simulation Based Education and Human Factors”…
The 3rd Northern Ireland Simulation and Human Factors Autumn Conference entitled “Safety and Quality: The Value and Impact of Simulation Based Education and Human Factors” is being held on the 11th October 2018 at Lagan Valley Island. Keynote speakers include Human Factors…
A.C.T. Up (Advanced Communication Training) In recent years there has been an increasing recognition of the importance of non-technical skills and human factors training in medical education. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial to good…
The NISHFN Simulation Faculty Debriefing Course was held at Altnagelvin Hospital on the 12 May 2017. There were six candidates from a variety of specialties. When asked what they hoped to gain examples included “Practicalities of simulation training. How to…
This course was organised by NISHFN and supported by NIMDTA for intermediate level Paediatric and Anaesthetic trainees. It takes place in the high fidelity simulation suite in RBHSC and is supported by an experienced faculty of Paediatricians and Anaesthetists including…
The first NISHFN Simulation Faculty Debriefing Course was held at Antrim Area Hospital on the 3 April 2017. There were six candidates from a variety of specialties and medical and nursing backgrounds. When asked what they hoped to gain examples…
Patient Safety and Human Factors – ‘Everyone’s Business’
20th March 2019