What is Seeing?
Seeing sounds straightforward, but our eyes can actually deceive us. Discover how a combination of factors can cause us to overlook hazards and risks. By controlling our perception we learn to be more observant and see potential hazards that may jeopardize patients.
Dr. Geller emphasizes that employees can see the situation better by “mindfully scanning the environment for hazards and risks so we're always aware of what we're doing.” By alternating strategically between focusing and scanning throughout the day, “we can train ourselves to be more observant, more mindful of potential risks and factors that can lead to error”.
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