
Nurses learn how to care for patients – they should also learn how systems can fail them
Even skilled nurses can make mistakes when systems are badly designed. Human factors training could help nurses recognise and reduce these risks.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

Even skilled nurses can make mistakes when systems are badly designed. Human factors training could help nurses recognise and reduce these risks.

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