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Human factors/ergonomics to support the design and testing of rapidly manufactured ventilators in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hignett, Sue; Edmonds, Janette; Herlihey, Tracey; Pickup, Laura; Bye, Richard; Crumpton, Emma; Sujan, Mark; Ives, Fran; Jenkins, Daniel P; Newbery, Miranda; Embrey, David; Bowie, Paul; Ramsden, Chris; Rashid, Noorzaman; Williamson, Alastair; Bougeard, Anne-Marie; MacNaughton, Peter.
  • Hignett S; School of Design & Creative Arts, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK.
  • Edmonds J; The Keil Centre Ltd., Edinburgh, EH3 8HQ, UK.
  • Herlihey T; Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, Farnborough, GU14 0LX, UK.
  • Pickup L; Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, Farnborough, GU14 0LX, UK.
  • Bye R; Network Rail, London, NW1 2DN, UK.
  • Crumpton E; Systems-Concepts Ltd., London, WC1X 8DP, UK.
  • Sujan M; Human Factors Everywhere Ltd, Woking, GU21 2TJ, UK.
  • Ives F; West Midlands Academic Health Science Network, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK.
  • Jenkins DP; DCA Design International, Warwick, CV34 4AB, UK.
  • Newbery M; Inspired Usability Ltd., Knaresborough, HG5 8HT, UK.
  • Embrey D; Human Reliability Associates, Wigan, WN8 7RP, UK.
  • Bowie P; NHS Education for Scotland, Glasgow, G3 8BW, UK.
  • Ramsden C; The Chartered Society of Designers, London, SE1 3GA, UK.
  • Rashid N; Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors, Stratford-upon-Avon, B95 6HJ, UK.
  • Williamson A; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK.
  • Bougeard AM; University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, UK.
  • MacNaughton P; Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, London, WC1R 4SG, UK.
Int J Qual Health Care ; 33(Supplement_1): 4-10, 2021 Jan 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-705560
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

This paper describes a rapid response project from the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF) to support the design, development, usability testing and operation of new ventilators as part of the UK response during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHOD:

A five-step approach was taken to (1) assess the COVID-19 situation and decide to formulate a response; (2) mobilise and coordinate Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) specialists; (3) ideate, with HFE specialists collaborating to identify, analyse the issues and opportunities, and develop strategies, plans and processes; (4) generate outputs and solutions; and (5) respond to the COVID-19 situation via targeted support and guidance.

RESULTS:

The response for the rapidly manufactured ventilator systems (RMVS) has been used to influence both strategy and practice to address concerns about changing safety standards and the detailed design procedure with RMVS manufacturers.

CONCLUSION:

The documents are part of a wider collection of HFE advice which is available on the CIEHF COVID-19 website (https//covid19.ergonomics.org.uk/).
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ventilators, Mechanical / COVID-19 / Ergonomics Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Int J Qual Health Care Journal subject: Health Services Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Intqhc

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ventilators, Mechanical / COVID-19 / Ergonomics Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Int J Qual Health Care Journal subject: Health Services Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Intqhc