Blueprint for community emergency department pediatric simulation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gaps in quality of pediatric emergency care have been noted in community emergency departments (CEDs), where >85% of children receive care. In situ simulation provides opportunities for hands-on experiences and can help close these gaps. We aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate an innovative, replicable, and scalable pediatric in situ simulation-based CED curriculum, under the leadership of a local colleague, through collaborative approach with a regional academic medical center (AMC).

Methods

Kern's model was used as follows: problem identification and general needs assessment-pediatric readiness assessment and discussions with CED physician and nursing leadership; targeted needs assessment-review of recent pediatric transfer cases; goals and

SUBMITTER: Kaur S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10688145 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature