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How to Maintain Patient Safety During a Pandemic: Positive Lessons from the VA
Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration — the nation’s largest and only fully integrated healthcare system — has long been hailed…
The Past, Present, and Future of Healthcare Simulation
Abstract: In his best selling book, “Outliers,” Malcolm Gladwell examines the factors that contribute to an individual’s success. Throughout his…
Improving Safe and Reliable Patient Care From the Patient Safety Movement Foundation
Abstract: Despite dedicated efforts by healthcare professionals over the past 20 years, more than 200,000 people continue to die annually…
Safety in Healthcare: Moving Beyond COVID-19
Abstract: It is safe to assume that healthcare will be different past the acute pandemic phase. The new normal will…
Imagining the Future of Healthcare and Patient Safety
Abstract: It is over two decades since the ground breaking “To Err Is Human” research report was published but progress…
Professional Development Opportunities for the Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist
Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice is a must-own book for Medical Simulation programs looking to maximize the…
Crucial Patient Safety Updates From Around the World
Today we take a side step from clinical simulation to consider some of the latest updates from the world of…
Top 50 Clinical Simulation Posts of 2019!
Frequently imitated but never beat, we are thrilled to unveil our Top 50 Clinical Simulation Articles of 2019! One of…
15 Must Know Healthcare Simulation Terms For 2020
Previously on our series of exploring key terms relevant to Clinical Simulation, we shared about important industry terms like SESAM,…
OB Shoulder Dystocia Simulation Scenario From ACOG
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Healthcare Simulation Working Group has numerous resources for those using simulation in OB/GYN…
Virtual Reality for Healthcare Training in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The Pathways for Prosperity Commission Background Paper Series has put together research supporting medical simulation Virtual Reality (VR) for medical…
Advantages of Healthcare Simulation-Based Teaching for Geriatric Care
Geriatric care training can best be accomplished through healthcare simulation, as Holly Clarke from First Care writes in today’s article…