Presentation
HE19 - The Journey of Embedding Human Factors in a Cancer Hospital
SessionPoster Session 1
DescriptionThis presentation shares the process of embedding the first human factors (HF) engineer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, tracing the journey from initial decision-making to securing leadership buy-in, hiring, and integrating the role into hospital operations. Recognizing the value of HF in enhancing patient safety and clinical efficiency, the hospital initiated this program to address the complexities of modern healthcare environments.
Over the past year, the program has demonstrated measurable impacts, contributing to clinical design projects, improving workflows, and driving patient safety initiatives. These efforts have not only led to operational improvements but have also uncovered both barriers and facilitators critical to the integration of embedded HF work. The presentation will explore practical strategies for navigating barriers, ensuring integration into diverse organizational frameworks.
Key takeaways include lessons learned from aligning human factors with institutional goals, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and advocating for the long-term value of HF engineering in healthcare. Additionally, actionable insights are given for starting similar programs within their organizations, securing support, and incorporating HF to healthcare design and operations.
This talk aims to inspire and inform human factors professionals and healthcare leaders on leveraging HF principles in their hospitals to benefit both staff and patients.
Over the past year, the program has demonstrated measurable impacts, contributing to clinical design projects, improving workflows, and driving patient safety initiatives. These efforts have not only led to operational improvements but have also uncovered both barriers and facilitators critical to the integration of embedded HF work. The presentation will explore practical strategies for navigating barriers, ensuring integration into diverse organizational frameworks.
Key takeaways include lessons learned from aligning human factors with institutional goals, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and advocating for the long-term value of HF engineering in healthcare. Additionally, actionable insights are given for starting similar programs within their organizations, securing support, and incorporating HF to healthcare design and operations.
This talk aims to inspire and inform human factors professionals and healthcare leaders on leveraging HF principles in their hospitals to benefit both staff and patients.
Event Type
Poster Presentation
TimeMonday, March 314:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
LocationFrontenac Foyer
Digital Health (DH)
Simulation and Education (SE)
Hospital Environments (HE)
Medical and Drug Delivery Devices (MDD)
Patient Safety and Research Initiatives (PS)