Healthcare Special Interest Group
The focus of the Healthcare SIG is to promote the application of a human factors and ergonomics approach within the broader system through which healthcare is delivered.
Aims:
- Champion the application of human factors and ergonomics within healthcare
- Promote a systems approach aimed at optimising health and performance in the delivery of healthcare
- Provide a forum for members with an interest in healthcare to connect with one another
The Healthcare SIG meets three times / year with an invited speaker presenting at each. All events and notifications related to HFE in healthcare are communicated via the HFESNZ Newsletter.
If you are interested in joining the group, please contact fiona.trevelyan@tewhatuora.govt.nz or alex.payne@fphcare.co.nz
Resources
Human Factors in Healthcare Symposium (October 2025, Ōtautahi / Christchurch)
Programme – Healthcare Symposium 2025
Keynote Speaker Slides – Dr Carl Horsley, Critical Care Consultant Counties Manukau. Ka Mua, Ka Muri
Keynote Speaker Slides – Prof Paul Bowie (UK), Programme Director (Safety & Improvement) NHS Scotland. Benefits and challenges of embedding human factors in healthcare.
Masterclass Slides - Prof Paul Bowie
Introductory Workshop to HFE in Healthcare – Brilliant Basics (September 2025, Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland)
Webinars 2026
Are you interested in hearing how Human Factors and Ergonomics is developing within the New Zealand Health and Disability system?
If so, you are welcome to join the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of New Zealand (HFESNZ) Health Special interest group webinar on:
Day: Thursday July 30th
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm.
This will be an interactive session that will cover:
- How HFESNZ is positioned with respect to healthcare in NZ
- How HFE is being scaffolded and supported within Health NZ (Te Whatu Ora) and the Health Quality & Safety Commission (Te Tāhū Hauora).
- Your hopes and thoughts about how HFESNZ can support you and our collective ambitions.