Robert L. Wears

About the Author

Robert L. Wears is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in the field of patient safety and health care systems, with a career spanning decades of research and clinical experience in emergency medicine. Holding advanced degrees in engineering and medicine, he has dedicated his work to uncovering the complexities of high-stakes environments, emphasizing resilience and adaptive practices in health care delivery. As a professor emeritus at the University of Florida and a visiting professor at Macquarie University, Wears has influenced generations of researchers through his insightful analyses of how organizations can better align imagined processes with real-world operations. His contributions extend to numerous publications and collaborations that bridge theory and practice, advocating for safer, more effective health systems worldwide.