Virtual tabletop simulations for primary care pandemic preparedness and response.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted widescale use of clinical simulations to improve procedures and practices. We outline our deployment of a virtual tabletop simulation (TTS) method in primary care (PC) clinics across Alberta, Canada. We summarise the quality and safety improvements from this method and report end users' perspectives on key elements.

Methods

Our virtual TTS used teleconferencing software alongside digital whiteboards to walk clinic stakeholders through patient scenarios. Participants reviewed and rehearsed their workflows and care practices. The goal was for staff to take ownership over gaps and codesigned solutions. After simulation sessions, follow-up interviews were conducted to collect feedback.

Results

These sessions helped PC staff iden

SUBMITTER: Blaak MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8327409 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature