Safety-II: A Fresh Approach to Safety That Values Physician Expertise

Physician experience and expertise are essential to provide healthcare safely within complex healthcare delivery conditions often characterized by limited resources and conflicting goals. The actual circumstances of patient care often diverge from theoretical plans, and professional expertise is needed to compensate. Safety-II principles offer a refreshing perspective that values professional insights and knowledge. Safety-II principles acknowledge the dynamic nature of healthcare and provide a novel justification for adaptability. This session will explore how the principles underlying Safety-II and resilience engineering can be applied to improve the safety of healthcare delivery.