Pediatric Readiness and Facility Verification

• 2016

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• Katherine Remick; Amy Kaji; Lenora Olson; Michael Ely; Patricia Schmuhl; Nancy McGrath
PMID: 26320519DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2015.07.500

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This journal article describes the use of computer simulation to study how care is delivered to children with traumatic brain injury in emergency departments. Researchers created a model of the emergency care process to examine how factors like timing, staffing, and patient flow affect outcomes. The simulation allowed them to test different changes without disrupting real patient care. Findings showed that delays in critical steps can negatively impact outcomes, while improving efficiency may enhance care. The study highlights simulation as a useful tool for planning, improving processes, and supporting better decision-making in pediatric emergency care systems.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: California; Delivery of Health Care; Pediatrics; Quality Assurance, Health Care; United States; Organizational Policy; Quality Indicators, Health Care; Needs Assessment; Emergency Service, Hospital; Quality Improvement; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: Dell Children's Medical Center; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; University of Utah; Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

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