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Next Event October 28: Two Day Conference Thursday, October 28, 2010 - Friday, October 29, 2010, 11:15 AM CT University of Kansas HealthPartners & The University of Kansas School of Nursing co-sponsoring event  Overview Non-routine work is the norm for many healthcare professionals as well as first responders involved in emergency and disaster management. Since non-routine work calls for rapid decision-making where information is limited and outcomes uncertain, it is extremely challenging mentally. While it might seem paradoxical, there is a proven, proactive technique to manage the unexpected. It is called mindfulness. Mindfulness is a process first identified in high-reliability organizations (HROs). HROs have nearly error-free operations in extremely trying environments. Examples include aircraft carrier flight decks, nuclear power plants and air traffic control. Using mindfulness, these HROs have created a safety culture. While creating a safety culture is an important and challenging goal for all organizations, it is especially true for those organizations where interdependence and non-routine work are required. Overview Non-routine work is the norm for many healthcare professionals as well as first responders involved in emergency and disaster management. Since non-routine work calls for rapid decision-making where information is limited and outcomes uncertain, it is extremely challenging mentally. While it might seem paradoxical, there is a proven, proactive technique to manage the unexpected. It is called mindfulness.Mindfulness is a process first identified in high-reliability organizations (HROs). HROs have nearly error-free operations in extremely trying environments. Examples include aircraft carrier flight decks, nuclear power plants and air traffic control. Using mindfulness, these HROs have created a safety culture. While creating a safety culture is an important and challenging goal for all organizations, it is especially true for those organizations where interdependence and non-routine work are required.   Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Discuss the five practices necessary to create and maintain collective mindfulness. Create a collective state of mindfulness in your organization that enhances the ability to discover and correct errors before they escalate into a crisis. Anticipate and respond to threats with flexibility rather than rigidity. Manage mindfully. For more information go to:  University of Kansas Medical Center.    

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