Whats is HEPS2008
The first HEPS conference aimed at creating bridges
among different disciplines (medicine and surgery,
information technology, occupational psychology, clinical
engineering and architecture, human factors and
ergonomics) in order to share a strong interest in the
promotion of human factors and ergonomics in healthcare
and patient safety.
Starting from this interdisciplinary approach, the focus of
the second HEPS conference is on the strategic role of
citizens, patients and clinicians in the design and
improvement of healthcare systems. An ergonomic
solution, oriented to the healthcare domain, needs to be
based on the daily experience of the main users of the
system. The healthcare services need to be designed
as the co-product of the interaction between clinicians
and patients.
Bridging the knowledge in human factor and ergonomics
with quality in healthcare planning is the key issue of this
conference. We wish to promote a learning and reporting
culture among hospital workers (physicians, nurses,
technicians, administrators, management staff clinical risk & patient safety managers). This is
the turning point for the succes of
clinical risk management plans for enhancing patient
safety.
Proposal for participation
A broad range of research and applied topics will be
covered during the Conference. The topics listed under
each thematic area are indicative of the broad spectrum
of issues to be addressed, and are not intended to limit
the range of submissions.
For any further details on participation please don’t hesitate to contact our Organizing Secretariat:
Newtours S.p.A.
Via A. Righi, 8
50019 Florence
Italy
E-mail: heps2008@newtours.it
Tel. +39 055 3361.1 – Fax +39 055 3033.895
TVA FR 07 501783294
SIRET 501783294 00017
Please click here to view Proceedings book for HEPS 2005 International Conference >>>
HEPS 2005 Proceedings Book published by Taylor & Francis (ISBN: 9780415377829; ISBN-10: 041537782X)
