AOCOPM 2022 Midyear Educational Conference-217747

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Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hanley, president of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine, delivered a presentation focused on integrating aviation industry safety protocols into healthcare systems post-pandemic. Dr. Hanley acknowledged her impressive journey from being an anesthesiologist to a wound care and hyperbaric medicine specialist after overcoming a serious hand impairment. The presentation highlighted the Tenerife airport disaster of 1977, where miscommunication in aviation led to a tragic accident. She drew parallels between aviation's adoption of standardized protocols, crew resource management, and 'just culture' concepts to improve safety and communication in healthcare. Dr. Hanley emphasized the use of checklists and standard procedures, similar to aviation, to minimize errors, such as hospital-acquired infections and wrong-site surgeries. She advocated for a culture shift towards teamwork and safety in healthcare environments, aiming to replace blame with collaboration and mutual respect. Dr. Hanley is recognized internationally for her contributions to medical education and safety, and she closed her presentation by urging reflection on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and fostering a supportive environment for healthcare professionals.

Keywords

aviation safety protocols

healthcare systems

Tenerife disaster

standardized procedures

crew resource management

just culture

medical education

COVID-19 pandemic