A Collaborative In Situ Simulation-based Pediatric Readiness Improvement Program for Community Emergency Departments

• 2018

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• Kamal Abulebda; Riad Lutfi; Travis Whitfill; Samer Abu-Sultaneh; Kellie Leeper; Elizabeth Weinstein
PMID: 28977717DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.13329

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This journal article describes a program that used in-place simulation training to improve how community emergency departments care for children. Teams practiced realistic pediatric emergency scenarios in their own work settings, helping staff identify gaps in skills, equipment, and teamwork. The program involved collaboration across multiple hospitals and emphasized hands-on learning and feedback. Results showed improved preparedness, communication, and confidence among providers. The study suggests that simulation-based training is an effective way to enhance pediatric readiness in non-specialized emergency departments and may lead to safer, higher-quality care for children in emergency situations.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Child; Hospitals, Community; Infant; Pediatrics; Emergency Service, Hospital; Checklist; Quality Improvement; Surveys and Questionnaires; Simulation Training

Institutions: Riley Children's Health; Yale University; Indiana University Health; Indiana University

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