Applying high-reliability organisation principles to the NHS: learning from aviation and power
Abstract
Healthcare is inherently a high-risk industry, and one that is facing mounting pressures and difficulties in maintaining patient safety. In this article, Thomas Kearney explains how high-reliability organisation principles, from industries such as aviation and nuclear power, could help to improve operational efficiency and safety in the NHS.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Healthcare Quality and Management
Occupational Health and Safety Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- British Journal of Healthcare Management
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 1–5
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN