RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety

Follow our brand-new RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety LinkedIn Channel 📲💻🏥 RCSI is delighted to announce our brand-new LinkedIn Channel for all our RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety initiatives. With RCSI’s strong position within inter-disciplinary training and learning, our bespoke LinkedIn channel will spotlight key RCSI initiatives within Human Factors in Patient Safety such as our: 🏥Mandatory Human Factors in Patient Safety courses for trainees 🎤Annual RCSI National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference 💻Flagship Online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety 🎙️Highly popular Safe and Sound Podcast with Human Factors in Patient Safety experts 🏥And much more! Stay connected – Follow our new LinkedIn account to keep up to date on everything RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety 🌐 For more information, visit: linkedin.com/company/rcsi-h…

Follow our brand-new RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety LinkedIn Channel 📲💻🏥 RCSI is delighted to announce our brand-new LinkedIn Channel for all our RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety initiatives. With RCSI’s strong position within inter-disciplinary training and learning, our bespoke LinkedIn channel will spotlight key RCSI initiatives within Human Factors in Patient Safety such as our: 🏥Mandatory Human Factors in Patient Safety courses for trainees 🎤Annual RCSI National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference 💻Flagship Online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety 🎙️Highly popular Safe and Sound Podcast with Human Factors in Patient Safety experts 🏥And much more! Stay connected – Follow our new LinkedIn account to keep up to date on everything RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety 🌐 For more information, visit: linkedin.com/company/rcsi-h…

Season 3, Episode 4 Out Now - Dr Sudipto Das - Vice Dean for AI and Digital/Connected health - RCSI Charter Meeting Bonus Episode The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is delighted to announce that Episode 4, featuring Dr Sudipto Das - Vice Dean for AI and Digital/Connected health, RCSI , of our Safe and Sound podcast is OUT NOW. With a high number of listeners from across different countries and specialties, Season 3 will again provide a spotlight on key pillars within the ecosystem of Human Factors in Patient Safety. RCSI's latest podcast episode was hosted by Dr Fardod O'Kelly, RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast Host and Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education. Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts, we are delighted to announce that the Season 3, Episode 4 is now available to listen on the below audio channels: Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0Zys1Mbf7… Apple Podcasts podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safe-…

Save the Date – The 6th National RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference – Friday, 22 May 2026 🏥 The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is delighted to announce that our National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference will take place on Friday, 22 May 2026 at RCSI Dublin. The theme of this year’s hybrid conference is “Human Factors in Practice’ How Far Have We Come?”. With an array of world-renowned speakers, this year’s conference will bring together a community of Human Factors in Patient Safety advocates across Ireland and abroad. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights from Human Factors experts. Stay tuned for more information! #HumanFactors #RCSI #NationalConference #SaveTheDate

10% Discount for duos applying for our RCSI Online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme together - September 2026 intake Did you know that healthcare professionals working in the same hospital or healthcare team can avail of our 10% Discount for Teams discount. Interested in learning more? Send a query today at postgradSA@rcsi.ie

Brand-new brochure out now - September 2026 intake The RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety team is delighted to announce the launch of our brand new 2026 brochure for our online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme is now available. Prospective candidates can view our brand-new brochure below: issuu.com/rcsi/docs/onli…

10% Discount for Teams – Online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety - September 2026 intake Did you know inter-disciplinary healthcare professionals interested in our flexible and Online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety can avail of a 10% discount when you apply with a colleague or friend in the same healthcare team (minimum 2 applicants). Whether you work or have worked in the same team, role, or hospital, our team-based Online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme provides the perfect opportunity to join a welcoming and inter-disciplinary programme with a huge focus on inter-disciplinary learning. Please note that our 10% Discount for Teams, only available for our Online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme, will close on Friday, 27 April 2026. For more information, please visit: rcsi.com/dublin/postgra…

Season 3, Episode 2 Out Now – Parallels and Misjudgements, Aviation and Healthcare - Captain Niall Downey FRCSI RCSI is delighted to announce that we are back with Episode 2, featuring Captain Niall Downey FRCSI, Pilot, Safety and Error Management Expert, TEDx Speaker, of our Safe and Sound podcast. With a high number of listeners from across different countries and specialties, Season 3 will again provide a spotlight on key pillars within the ecosystem of Human Factors in Patient Safety Episode 2, Season 3 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast “Parallels and Misjudgements, Aviation and Healthcare” featuring Captain Niall Downey Pilot, Safety and Error Management Expert, TEDx Speaker is OUT NOW. RCSI's latest podcast episode was hosted by Dr Fardod O’Kelly, RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast Host and Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education. Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts, we are delighted to announce that the Season 3, Episode 2 is now available to listen on the below audio channels: • Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0Zys1Mbf7… • Apple Podcasts: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safe-…

Gain essential skills and knowledge to work effectively within inter-disciplinary healthcare teams. Applications for our flexible part-time, inter-disciplinary and online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety are now open for September 2026 intake. Open to clinicians worldwide, scholars will develop an understanding of the theory around patient safety, errors, and the individual and system level factors which contribute to these. Did you know: Applicants applying together (minimum 2) can avail of our 10% Discount for Teams offering which reduces the price for our Online PG Diploma. Working with someone in your healthcare team or hospital? Avail of our Discount for Teams offering for September 2026 intake. To learn more, please visit: rcsi.com/online/find-a-…

Join us tomorrow evening – Career Opportunities and Impact in Human Factors in Patient Safety The Royal College of Surgeons are holding an informative online session dedicated to spotlighting Careers in Human Factors in Patient and our various alumni making an impact across different medical specialties worldwide. This online event will take place tomorrow evening, Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 6pm (Irish Time). There's still time to register: rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

Register today – Career Opportunities and Impact in Human Factors in Patient Safety Are you a clinician working in healthcare looking to understand career opportunities in Human Factors in Patient Safety? The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are delighted to announce we will be holding an informative online session dedicated to spotlighting Careers in Human Factors in Patient and our various alumni making an impact across different medical specialties worldwide. This online event will take place next Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 6pm (Irish Time). To register for our online event, please visit: rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

Register today – Career Opportunities and Impact in Human Factors in Patient Safety Are you a clinician working in healthcare looking to understand career opportunities in Human Factors in Patient Safety? The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are delighted to announce we will be holding an informative online session dedicated to spotlighting Careers in Human Factors in Patient and our various alumni making an impact across different medical specialties worldwide. This online event will take place on Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 6pm (Irish Time). Attendees on our online event will have the opportunity to: •Gain a worldwide insight into the various career opportunities in Human Factors in Patient Safety that are currently arising. •Understand the array of Human Factors in Healthcare specific projects and routes that our RCSI alumni have taken to make an impact within the clinical practice globally. •Get involved in our live panel discussion with attendees where you will be able to submit/pre-submit questions prior to our online event. To register for our online event, please visit: rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

Interested in career opportunities within Human Factors in Patient Safety? RCSI is pleased to announce that we have now opened expressions of interest (September 2026 intake) for our inter-disciplinary and global online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety. Scholars from a diverse range of healthcare backgrounds will attend online interactive sessions and workshops one day per month. The rest of the multi-disciplinary programme including didactic teaching, discussion boards, reading, and resources are offered online, which you can access in your own time. To register your interest, please visit: #Register" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rcsi.com/online/find-a-…

Interested in career opportunities within Human Factors in Patient Safety? RCSI is pleased to announce that we have now opened expressions of interest (September 2026 intake) for our inter-disciplinary and global online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety. Scholars on our fully-flexible programme have gained a comprehensive set of knowledge and core competencies within Human Factors in Patient Safety which have led to scholars gaining new Human Factors specific roles, working on new healthcare projects within clinical practice and pro-actively implementing systematic workplace changes to the benefit of patient care. Scholars from a diverse range of healthcare backgrounds will attend online interactive sessions and workshops one day per month. The rest of the multi-disciplinary programme including didactic teaching, discussion boards, reading, and resources are offered online, which you can access in your own time. To register your interest, please visit: rcsi.com/surgery/regist…

The 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference took place last Friday, and brought together an inter-professional audience from around the world, joining our conference both in person at RCSI and online. The patient perspective in Human Factors, improving patient experience in the Radiology department and patient-centred simulation were among the key topics discussed highlighting the theme "People in Patient Safety" by our keynote speakers Professor Dara Byrne, Professor Tanja Manser and Dr Geoffrey Ronan. We would like to thank everyone who attended both in-person and online, our keynote speakers, the human factors community who presented their research and the team behind the conference. See you all next year!

Enrolment for our CPD Support Scheme will close today, Tuesday 30 September. The RCSI CPD Support Scheme offers over 140 courses to NCHD's in Surgery and Emergency Medicine. There's still time to enrol: rcsi.com/dublin/profess…

Season 3, Episode 1 Out Now – Taking care in person-centered simulation, Professor Dara Byrne RCSI is delighted to announce that we are back with Season 3 of our Safe and Sound podcast. With a high number of listeners from across different countries and specialties, Season 3 will again provide a spotlight on key pillars within the ecosystem of Human Factors in Patient Safety Episode 1, Season 3 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast “Taking care in person-centered simulation” featuring Professor Dara Byrne, National Clinical Lead for Simulation HSE, Professor of Simulation, University of Galway is OUT NOW. RCSI's latest podcast episode was hosted by Dr Fardod O’Kelly, RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast Host and Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education. Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts, we are delighted to announce that the Season 3, Episode 1 is now available to listen on the below audio channels: Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0Zys1Mbf7… Apple Podcasts podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safe-…

Join us this week | 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference Join us this Friday, 26 September for our 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference. Our conference includes three very exciting speakers: • Prof. Dara Byrne, National Clinical Lead for Simulation HSE,  Professor of Simulation University of Galway. Talk: 'Taking care in person-centered simulation'.  • Prof. Tanja Manser, Director of the School of Applied Psychology at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. Talk: 'Where is the patient perspective in Human Factors?'  • Dr Geoffrey Ronan, Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork. Talk: "Lights, camera, action... Improving the patient experience in the Radiology department" Don't miss out - register today: rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

The countdown is on - our 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference is just one week away. Our in-person tickets are almost sold out, but you can also join us online. We have three very exciting speakers lined up for this years conference: • Prof. Dara Byrne, National Clinical Lead for Simulation HSE,  Professor of Simulation University of Galway. Talk: 'Taking care in person-centered simulation'.  • Prof. Tanja Manser, Director of the School of Applied Psychology at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. Talk: 'Where is the patient perspective in Human Factors?'  • Dr Geoffrey Ronan, Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork. Talk: "Lights, camera, action... Improving the patient experience in the Radiology department" For more information, please visit: bit.ly/HFPSConference…

Our 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference Event Programme is now available to view, which highlights the agenda and our three speakers who will be delivering their talks on the theme of "People in Patient Safety". Our conference is just two weeks away, with limited tickets available. Can't make it in person? Our conference is being delivered online also. Don't miss out! 📅 Friday, 26 September 🕐 10am - 5pm View our programme and register here: bit.ly/HFPSConference…