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The Error Room as an andragogical methodology for Patient Safety. An Italian experience
Simona Amato1, Cristina De Capitani2
1ASL ROMA 2.
Igiene E Sanita Pubblica
|December 12, 2025
Summary
The Error Room methodology enhances healthcare simulation training for nurses, improving both technical and non-technical skills crucial for error prevention. This approach also facilitates practicing new organizational models in realistic settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Medical Simulation
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Simulation courses are vital for developing technical and non-technical skills in healthcare professionals.
- Non-technical skills, such as communication and awareness, are critical for preventing medical errors.
- The Error Room methodology offers a realistic training environment mirroring actual work settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Error Room methodology in enhancing nurses' skills.
- To assess the impact of simulation training on technical and non-technical competencies.
- To explore the potential of the Error Room for practicing innovative organizational models.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 280 nurses with an average age of 39.7 years.
- A total of 1,560 hours of simulation training were conducted using the Error Room methodology.
- Training programs incorporated effective andragogical techniques within simulated work environments.
Main Results:
- The Error Room training provided a valuable opportunity for developing both technical and non-technical skills.
- Simulation training significantly contributed to enhancing nurses' abilities in communication and awareness.
- The methodology enabled multidisciplinary teams to practice and refine innovative organizational models.
Conclusions:
- The Error Room methodology is an effective tool for comprehensive skills development in nursing.
- This approach enhances patient safety by improving critical non-technical skills.
- The Error Room facilitates collaborative practice and implementation of advanced organizational strategies in healthcare.
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