Lessons learned in preparing for and responding to the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: one simulation’s program experience adapting to the new normal

Advances in Simulation

Filipe N. Caparica Santos¹  Alberto Goffi²  Ryan Brydges³  Kristen Sampson³  Andrew Petrosoniak³  Lindsay Beavers³  Nazanin Khodadoust³  Paula Iantomasi³  Douglas M. Campbell³ 

[1] Department of Anesthesia, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto;Department of Medicine, Division of Critical Care Medicine, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto;Unity Health Toronto – Simulation Program, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto;

关键词: Healthcare simulation;    Quality improvement and patient safety;    Pandemic planning and response;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s41077-020-00128-y

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Use of simulation to ensure an organization is ready for significant events, like COVID-19 pandemic, has shifted from a “backburner” training tool to a “first choice” strategy for ensuring individual, team, and system readiness. In this report, we summarize our simulation program’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the associated challenges and lessons learned. We also reflect on anticipated changes within our program as we adapt to a “new normal” following this pandemic. We intend for this report to function as a guide for other simulation programs to consult as this COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, and during future challenges within global healthcare systems. We argue that this pandemic has cemented simulation programs as fundamental for any healthcare organization interested in ensuring its workforce can adapt in times of crisis. With the right team and set of partners, we believe that sustained investments in a simulation program will amplify into immeasurable impacts across a healthcare system.

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