title: Back to basics: creating a simulation program for patient safety.
abstract: As 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA. joanne_weinschreider@urmc.rochester.edu
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Weinschreider
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dadiz
mesh_terms: D004496:Education, Continuing; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D016544:Patient Simulation; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development; D017751:Safety Management / Q000592:standards*