title: Continuum of care and human factors design issues.
abstract: Managed care now affects every facet of healthcare. Legislation and reform play a significant role in the reduction of nursing staffs, whereas added responsibilities fall on the shoulders of those who remain. As trends shift, so does the quality of care, along with the practice setting. This article focuses on managed care systems and the role of human factors engineering in the continuum of care.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Saladow
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards*; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D008508:Medication Errors