Realistic simulation scenario on non-punitive responses to errors in the Surgical Center.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Simulation
• Patient Safety
• Leadership Development

Background:

• Non-punitive responses to errors are crucial for a strong safety culture in healthcare.
• Surgical Center leaders require specific training to effectively manage errors without blame.
• Existing training methods may not adequately prepare leaders for these sensitive situations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a realistic simulation scenario focused on non-punitive responses to errors.
• To assess the impact of the simulation on Surgical Center leaders' satisfaction and self-confidence.
• To provide an experiential learning tool for enhancing safety culture within surgical settings.

Main Methods:

• A methodological study using the National League for Nurses Jeffries Simulation Framework.
• Scenario content validation by six subject matter experts, achieving a 100% content validity index.
• Post-simulation assessment of leadership satisfaction and self-confidence using a validated scale.

Main Results:

• A simulation scenario titled "Leadership skills for non-punitive responses to errors in the Surgical Center" was successfully developed and validated.
• The simulation demonstrated effective knowledge transfer regarding non-punitive error responses.
• Participants reported high satisfaction (100%) and self-confidence (96.1%) in their learning outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Simulation-based learning is a viable method for developing essential leadership skills in managing errors.
• The developed scenario effectively boosts leader satisfaction and self-confidence in promoting a safety culture.
• Experiential learning through simulation can significantly contribute to a non-punitive error reporting environment.