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Human Factors Training for Maternity Services
Empowering Teams. Designing Safer Systems. Responding to Ockenden.
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Human Factors Training for Maternity Services
Supporting the dedicated professionals delivering the highest standards of care in women's health.
Maternity services face unique, high-pressure challenges where decisions often need to be made in seconds. While technical expertise is vital, the Ockenden Review and recent safety reports have highlighted that technical skills alone are not enough to ensure safe outcomes.
At Global Air Training, we help maternity units bridge the gap between clinical competence and operational safety. We move beyond individual performance to examine the systems in which your teams work, fostering a culture where safety is designed into the environment and every voice is heard.
Why Human Factors in Maternity?
We accept that humans are fallible. Even the most skilled midwife or obstetrician can make a mistake when placed in a poorly designed system.
Our training draws on engineering, psychology, and social anthropology to design systems that make it easy to do the right thing and difficult to do the wrong thing. We equip your multi-disciplinary teams with the non-technical skills to:
- Communicate effectively during obstetric emergencies.
- Empower all personnel to speak up if they suspect a problem (psychological safety).
- Maintain situational awareness when workload is high.
- Investigate incidents using a systems approach, avoiding blame.
A Comprehensive Safety Framework
Our training goes beyond the individual. We examine three critical aspects that impact behaviour and safety performance in the delivery suite and neonatal units:
The Job
The nature of the task, workload, environment, ergonomics (design of displays/controls), and the role of procedures.
The Individual
Competence, skills, personality, attitude, fatigue, and risk perception.
The Organisation
Work patterns, staffing resources, leadership culture, and communication hierarchies.
The safety of mothers and babies should not rely solely on individual heroism, but on well-designed systems that support those providing care.
Aligned with National Standards (Ockenden & PSIRF)
Our courseware is not static; it evolves with the healthcare landscape. Our programmes are specifically developed to support the recommendations of:
- The Ockenden Review: Addressing the vital need for multi-disciplinary training and listening to families.
- The NHS Patient Safety Syllabus: Focusing on preventing harm and identifying risks proactively.
- WHO Patient Safety Guidance: Global best practices in maternal care.
- Martha's Rule: Facilitating discussions on patient/family empowerment and rapid review.
We facilitate evidence-based discussions around Safety I and Safety II, moving your Trust towards a proactive, systems-based approach to patient safety.
Trusted by the NHS
We have partnered with over 100 NHS Trusts to enhance safety culture and improve the design of healthcare systems.
"Global Air Training helped us build a culture where junior staff feel confident challenging senior consultants during emergencies. It has transformed our unit."
Flexible Training Formats
We offer a range of delivery options to suit the complex rotas of maternity units.
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| In-House Bespoke | Team Training. We deliver at your hospital, allowing Midwives, Obstetricians, and Anaesthetists to train together in their own environment. |
| Open Courses | UK Training Centre. Send your Safety Leads or Practice Development Midwives to our dedicated facility. |
| Live Online | Virtual Classroom. Instructor-led sessions via our web conferencing platform. |
| Self-Paced | E-Learning. Foundation courses for induction and mandatory training compliance. |
Safer Births Through Better Teamwork. Equip your team with the skills to manage complexity and care with confidence.
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1-day Foundation Course develops the cognitive and interpersonal skills needed to manage team-based clinical activities effectively.
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Human Factors in Maternity Services
Maternity services face unique challenges when it comes to patient safety.
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Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your specific training requirements and discover how we can support your organisation.
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