Improving Good Practices for Patient Safety in an Emergency Department Based on Multidisciplinary Training Using...

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Healthcare Simulation
• Patient Safety

Background:

• A multidisciplinary training program was developed for hospital emergency department staff.
• The program focused on simulation techniques and critical resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance patient safety in the emergency department through simulation-based training.
• To identify and address areas for improvement in resource management during crisis situations.

Main Methods:

• Conducted simulation courses/workshops with 112 healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, care assistants).
• Employed a structured approach: needs analysis, objective setting, scenario design, workshop execution, and post-activity reporting.
• Identified patient safety improvements and developed local protocols.

Main Results:

• Developed protocols for crisis resource management, airway management, and massive transfusion.
• Reviewed and improved the triage process.
• Integrated cognitive aids and visual tools to standardize processes and enhance patient safety.

Conclusions:

• Debriefing by experienced instructors after simulation is crucial for effective crisis resource management in emergency settings.
• Experiential learning through simulation scenarios aids in analyzing the efficacy of safety recommendations.