This paper introduces Task Excursion Analysis (TEA), a new approach for assessing medical device usability that is under development at the Veterans Health Administration’s National Center for Patient Safety. This approach will aid in identifying vulnerabilities that exist in the design of a device and, eventually, it will allow purchasers and users to select a device that will minimize the potential harm to patients.
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