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  • Patient Safety
  • Organizational Psychology

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  • Systems thinking is recommended for healthcare quality and safety but lacks clear application guidance.
  • Healthcare systems are complex, requiring adaptation for success.
  • The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) developed a 'Safety-II systems approach' for complex work systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt and contextualize EUROCONTROL's systems approach principles for healthcare.
  • To demonstrate the application of these adapted principles in a healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

  • Consensus-building methods with front-line staff and national safety leaders were used to adapt EUROCONTROL principles.
  • A case study approach was employed to demonstrate application in system analysis and improvement intervention design.

Main Results:

  • Six interrelated healthcare systems principles were established.
  • Key principles include recognizing system-level problems/solutions, seeking multiple perspectives, considering work conditions, analyzing interactions, understanding professional decision-making rationale, and exploring everyday work adjustments.
  • A case study illustrated the application of these principles.

Conclusions:

  • The adapted principles support a holistic systems approach in healthcare.
  • This framework can enhance care team and organizational system understanding and improvement.
  • Application aids in navigating complex healthcare environments for better safety outcomes.