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Gym climbing difficult tonight 12-Sep-2005 At 7:00:33 PM kerroxapithecus

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On 9/09/2005 patto wrote:
>I believe I can safely say with
>100% certainty that I will never go off to uni/work without remembering
>to put some clothes on.
>
Great point man! Pity there's not as much public shame attached to causing death than there is in going out nooooood! Maybe there would be less accidents caused by negligence if we put those responsible on show for a naked public showing.

The fact that failure to do the act will result in certain occurrence (not merely a chance) of the undesired event counts as well I think. Forgetting to put on clothes means certain humiliation (unless of course one is some kind of exhibitionist) and probably an encounter with the law. I guess it's conceivable that you might go out in your slippers by mistake one day or forget to put your dentures in. (you've all got a set haven't you?)

Also the fact that we dress each and every day makes a difference. It's part of our daily routine. Having said that though, we may forget to brush our teeth much more readily than forgetting the duds. I think the reason is a combination of these things but it's a great analogy and something that we might try to replicate in some way in these HEM (Human Error Management) systems where process is as important as facility - as pointed out by Chris.

I think all human service businesses should have HEM systems in place. This should go a long way towards preventing accidents. The NSW Law Society is currently lobbying the NSW govt to ammend the legislation capping personal injury payouts that was brought in a couple of years ago. Not because personal injury lawyers want more money but because the society recognises the plight of people who have suffered great loss and need personal care around the clock for the rest of their lives and that it all costs a heap of money. Who's gonna pay? The legislation represents a gross limitation on people's rights to compensation. Afterall the insurance companies receive big premiums so that they can make proper and adequate payouts in the event of injury. Premiums haven't gone down since the legislation. Prevention is much better than litigation anyway and should help to reduce insurance premiums.

Whether any system that is repetitive is more efficient than one that is more varied and complex is also an interesting discussion point. Another good thesis there I think....plus a good business idea for your NEIS payment if you want to be an HEM system consultant. The govt will be looking for ways to sort this out and prevention programs will be the way of the future, in my opinion.