Healthcare simulation to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic

•COVID-19 challenged providers and organization with unfamiliar and unprecedented scenarios.•We simulated anticipated airborne contagion scenarios to familiarize providers with safe practices.•COVID-19 procedures were safely examined in realistic situations and modified based on participant debriefi...

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Published in:Journal of clinical anesthesia 2020-11, Vol.66, p.109928-109928, Article 109928
Main Authors: Andreae, M.H., Dudak, A., Cherian, V., Dhar, P., Dalal, P.G., Po, W., Pilipovic, M., Shah, B., Hazard, W., DL, Rodgers, EH, Sinz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
Adult critical care
Airway management
Algorithms
Anesthesia - methods
Communication
Coronavirus Infections - therapy
Coronaviruses
Correspondence
COVID-19
Crisis resource managment
Delivery of Health Care - methods
Disease transmission
Epidemics
Humans
Interdisciplinary aspects
Medical personnel
Pandemics
Patients
Perioperative care
Personal protective equipment
Pneumonia, Viral - therapy
Simulation
Simulation Training - methods
Supervision
System integration
Telemedicine
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Summary:•COVID-19 challenged providers and organization with unfamiliar and unprecedented scenarios.•We simulated anticipated airborne contagion scenarios to familiarize providers with safe practices.•COVID-19 procedures were safely examined in realistic situations and modified based on participant debriefings.•Simulation promoted interdisciplinary integration of our organizational response to COVID-19.
ISSN:0952-8180
1873-4529
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinane.2020.109928