Ergonomic and human factors evaluation of workplace. The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the physical environment of information technology in your work area, hospital, clinical setting, office, or classroom.
View the video on ergonomics and human factors: Human Factors Engineering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v19hAbLAWyk Complete the National Institutes of Health Computer Workstation Ergonomics: Self-Assessment ChecklistLinks https://ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dohs/Documents/checklist-ergonomics-computer-workstation-self-assessment.pdf In a 2–3-page paper: Describe the physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomic conditions present or absent in the assessment of your work area. Identify how human factors presented in the video apply to your work area physical and functional characteristics. Suggest ways in which the ergonomic design of the work area can be improved to mitigate human factors and to better facilitate human-computer interaction, reduce risk factors, and promote safety. https://ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dohs/Documents/checklist-ergonomics-computer-workstation-self-assessment.pdf RUBIC The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands the uses and challenges associated ergonomics and human factors in HIT settings. The NIH checklist is completed, and suggestions are insightful, clear, and practical. Assignment shows strong evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts. A clear and concise topic statement provides direction for the paper .Headings that delineate the specific assignment requirements are present. Concluding remarks demonstrate an analysis and synthesis of ideas. Writing and integration of source materials are eloquent and skillful. Three or more peer-reviewed scholarly sources are integrated completely and eloquently throughout the paper. Sources are highly relevant to the topic, including Nursing EBP research literature. All sources are from credible, scholarly, peer-reviewed materials. Citations support the topic and author statements. The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly
