Simulation Training to Improve Competency and Confidence at the University of California San Diego, Women and Infants Services

Poster PresentationPurpose for the ProgramTo improve nursing and health care provider staff competence and confidence in response to emergency events using simulation training events (STE). The initial data collected between 2011 and 2012 indicated that 70% of staff felt confident in participating in STEs; 62% demonstrated poor communication and slow response time in obstetric emergencies. No STEs were performed or offered, and no resident/intern/fellow and nursing staff participated in STEs.Proposed ChangeTo increase physician/provider and nursing staff comprehension of simulation education and training along with demonstration of competency to improve patient safety in obstetrics (OB). Participant comprehension of simulation education and training will be demonstrated by a pretest and posttest. Participant competency will be demonstrated by improved response time and communication.Implementation, Outcomes, and EvaluationThis program was implemented by the labor and delivery (L&D) nurse educator and the director of OB residency simulation. Physician training classes will include education and will be hands on. Nursing staff simulation training will occur through the Obstetrical Drill Committee and Competency/Education Committee during a skills training fair and special simulation training events. Effectiveness of the simulation program will be measured by comparing a presimulation and postsimulation training self‐assessment evaluation that will be presented to all part...

Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - June 4, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Brooke A. Sturgeon Tags: Women's Health Source Type: research