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- Joanne Weinschreider and Rita Dadiz.
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA. joanne_weinschreider@urmc.rochester.edu
- J Healthc Qual. 2009 Sep 1; 31 (5): 29-36; quiz 37.
AbstractAs the malpractice crisis in Obstetrics continues to spiral, safety initiatives within Obstetrics have grown to include simulation as a primary risk reduction strategy. Starting a simulation program requires careful planning and the commitment of all nursing and physician providers to promote a culture of patient safety. This article discusses eight recommended steps towards implementing a simulation program and illustrates through a case scenario how the process of building such a program will be integral to both its success and the fulfillment of your department's goals of providing excellent patient care.
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