Western Canada Human Factors Collaborative: Guidance for Human Factors evaluations in the procurement of medical devices, equipment and technology

Summary

The Guidance for Human Factors Evaluations in the Procurement of Medical Devices, Equipment and Technology document provides comprehensive recommendations on how one may integrate human factors evaluations into procurement processes. While it is a relatively new aspect to consider in healthcare supply management, and may entail robust change management to implement, incorporating human factors evaluation in purchasing will enable best value and outcomes in health care.