Presented September 5th, 2018 at APSF Stoelting Conference 2018
SUMMARY
- The design of the anesthesia workspace can have a profound effect on medication errors
- Lessons from the anesthesia machine design can be used to improve medication handling
- Constraints are a more powerful tool than feedback mechanisms
- Simplicity and standardization are key driving principles
PRESENTATION MATERIALS
A Comprehensive Approach Seattle Children’s Hospital – [PDF]
ABOUT THE SPEAKER(S)
Eliot Grigg, MD
Dr. Grigg is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and practices at Seattle Children’s Hospital. He is Director of Sedation and service line lead for the spine, orthopedic and urology anesthesia groups. He attends on the Pain Service, is in charge of anesthesia equipment and oversees a variety of medication safety efforts at Seattle Children’s with a focus on human factors and workspace design.
