Course curriculum

    1. How to use this course

    2. How did you find us?

    1. Welcome to HFACS 101

    2. Course Objectives

    1. A Note on the Downloadable Files

    2. HFACS 101 Nanocode List

    3. HFACS 101 Nanocode Explanations

    4. HFACS Matching Exercise

    5. HFACS 101 Coding Sheet

    1. HFACS 101 Part 1

    2. Quiz 1: HFACS 101 Part 1

    1. HFACS 101 Part 2

    2. Quiz 2: HFACS 101 Part 2

    1. HFACS 101 Part 3

    2. Quiz 3: HFACS 101 Part 3

About this course

  • $250.00
  • 19 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Course Objectives

  • Discover deeper supervisory and organizational issues

    Go beyond human errors and obvious latent failures using HFACS to investigate causal factors in all levels of your organization.

  • Standardize causal factor identification

    Gain proficiency in using HFACS to provide a structured and consistent approach to naming causal factors, allowing for data aggregation and common cause analysis.

  • Uncover systemic and cultural weaknesses

    Develop skills to reveal underlying systemic and cultural issues, leading to more effective and human-centered solutions in safety investigations.

Your Learning Team

CEO Lee Erickson, MD

Lee has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare transformation. Before founding Adaptient, Lee held executive leadership roles at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Tufts Medicine, working to improve safety, quality, and operations by redesigning the delivery of patient-centered care. As a primary care physician and Lean/Six-Sigma Master Black Belt, Lee maintained a clinical faculty role wherever she worked; she is an engaging and savvy teacher.

President & COO Sharon Hickman

Sharon is a dynamic leader in healthcare transformation, known for driving large-scale improvements that balance safety and efficiency. She serves on the National Advisory Council for AHRQ, teaches Human Factors in Healthcare at Auburn University, and sits on the board of the Alliance for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. She is an Industrial & Systems Engineer and holds a Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt. She has certifications in safety, quality, and coaching. Sharon's ability to simplify complexity, drive lasting change, and foster collaboration makes her a respected leader in healthcare transformation.