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Patient Safety in the ED: The human factors

Available until 2 January 2026 | RCEM accredited for 5-CPD points

Event Summary

Hosted by RCEM’s Safer Care Committee, this event dives deep into the fascinating world of human factors within our complex healthcare system.

Discover how culture, communication, tasks, workspace, and equipment intertwine to shape the safety and efficiency of our Emergency Departments and explore innovative strategies to create a safer environment for both patients and staff.

Learning objectives:

  • Learn about the human factors that influence safety in our EDs
  • Learn about the impact of using the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
  • Hear an example of how Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) can be used
  • Explore how our biases affect the care we deliver
  • Reflect on how to be more patient centred for patients with a disability

 

SLOs covered: SLO 2, 8, 11 and 12

 

GMC domains covered: 2 and 3

 

Who should attend?

EM clinicians of all grades.

 

Fees

Please click here to view the registration rates as a PDF.

 

Non-member all grades except student / retired£235
Non-member student / retired£210
Member all grades except student / retired£115
Member student / retired£90

 

If you have any questions about this event, please get in touch with us by emailing events@rcem.ac.ukor calling 020 3931 0700.

Please read our terms and conditions in their entirety before making your booking.

Access will be provided to the content within two working days of registering for the event, and you will be emailed when you are able to view the event materials.