Objectives

To increase student knowledge about how systems engineering and systems design can be used to identify, analyze and solve patient safety research and applied problems.

Background:

It has been estimated that at least 98,000 US adults die each year from medical errors; fewer people die from breast cancer, AIDS or auto accidents. The costs associated with preventable medical errors exceed $17 billion. To help train scientists and practitioners to effectively reduce the likelihood of preventable patient harm, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is offering this Graduate Certificate in Patient Safety. The Certificate is supported by the School of Medicine and Public Health, School of Nursing , School of Pharmacy , and College of Engineering .

For more information on the program, please download the curriculum document or click on the links to the left.