Simulation for operational readiness in a new freestanding emergency department: strategy and tactics. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Simulation for operational readiness in a new freestanding emergency department: strategy and tactics. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Study
 
• Published October 2016

Simulation for operational readiness in a new freestanding emergency department: strategy and tactics.

Kerner RL Jr, Gallo K, Cassara M, D'Angelo J, Egan A, Simmons JG. Simul Healthc. 2016;11:345-356.

Adapted from aviation, simulation is used in health care as a key patient safety strategy. This study described the use of a broad simulation curriculum to ensure clinicians had technical and procedural skills prior to opening a new freestanding emergency department.

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