The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing
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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs · Apr 2008
Multicenter StudyIn situ simulation: a method of experiential learning to promote safety and team behavior.
The healthcare system has an inconsistent record of ensuring patient safety. One of the main factors contributing to this poor record is inadequate interdisciplinary team behavior. ⋯ The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the experiential nature of in situ simulation for the participants. Involved in a pilot study of 35 simulations in 6 hospitals with over 700 participants called, "In Situ Simulation for Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies," conducted by Fairview Health Services in collaboration with the University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center.
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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs · Apr 2008
ReviewCrew resource management in healthcare: the evolution of teamwork training and MedTeams.
The crew resource management training program was developed by the aviation industry in response to critical and fatal errors by the flight team. This article examines the evolution and application of crew resource management to the healthcare industry. ⋯ Clinical studies have yet to show conclusive results of these training programs. Further studies are ongoing and necessary.
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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs · Apr 2008
Making the move: from traditional neonatal education to simulation-based training.
Resuscitating neonates is a critical skill set for obstetric and neonatal care providers. The principles, knowledge, and skills of neonatal resuscitation as developed by the Neonatal Resuscitation Program are taught in a variety of ways to enhance learning including didactic, CD-ROM, hands-on-task training, and mock codes. ⋯ Simulation-based training is gaining more recognition in healthcare as a method of training that incorporates adult learning theory, real-time clinical situations, and video debriefing of the scenario to allow a healthcare team an opportunity to practice skills and evaluate their performance. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is including simulation-based training as an educational methodology to promote skill acquisition and performance enhancement in its providers.
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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs · Apr 2008
Neonatal nursing care issues following a natural disaster: lessons learned from the Katrina experience.
The massive evacuation of sick and at-risk infants from a large metropolitan area following a natural disaster provides many lessons for neonatal nurses. Planning and education are of utmost importance, and disaster education and training are essential for all nurses. Unit-specific disaster plans can serve as a guide for nurses but the real test occurs during and after the event. ⋯ Nurses must also consider their own well-being in the aftermath of a disaster. Planning for future disasters should include lessons learned from the past events. This article addresses nursing care issues and lessons learned from the events that unfolded in the New Orleans area neonatal units during and after Hurricane Katrina, and guidance in support of disaster education for neonatal nurses.