Area of Science:

• Healthcare education
• Medical simulation
• Patient safety

Context:

• Medical simulation is a proven learning tool but rarely used for assessment.
• Healthcare professionals require robust training in managing COVID-19 patients.
• Assessing procedural skills is vital for ensuring patient safety.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the utility of simulation in assessing healthcare professionals' training in COVID-19 patient management.
• To identify specific skill gaps in donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Summary:

• A simulation-based assessment was conducted on 67 healthcare staff trained in COVID-19 patient management.
• Over 50% successfully completed donning and doffing steps, but critical errors occurred.
• Significant differences in adherence to correct procedures were noted between medical and paramedical staff.