Simulation: learning from mistakes while building communication and teamwork.
Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death annually in the United States. Many of these errors are related to poor communication and/or lack of teamwork. Using simulation as a teaching modality provides a dual role in helping to reduce these errors. Thorough integration of clinical practice with teamwork and communication in a safe environment increases the likelihood of reducing the error rates in medicine. By allowing practitioners to make potential errors in a safe environment, such as simulation, these valuable lessons improve retention and will rarely be repeated.
Kuehster
Christina R
CR
Banner Health Western Region, Greeley, Colorado, USA. Christina.kuehster@BannerHealth.com
Hall
Carla D
CD
D002983:Clinical Competence; D003120:Colorado; D003142:Communication; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008348:Manikins; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010379:Peer Group; D013663:Teaching; D014741:Video Recording; D017132:Workplace