Authors and affiliation:
Ivana Melina Yedro (1), Jose A. Navarro Martínez (1), Laura Medina Ramos (2), Sonia Balboa Esteve (2), Sara Carrillo Leal (2)
(1) Clinical Simulation Laboratory, ISABIAL–HGU Dr. Balmis, Alicante; (2) Intensive Care Medicine Department, HGU Dr. Balmis, Alicante.
Rationale:
Resuscitation performed by a trained and experienced team is a vital component in improving the likelihood of success of resuscitation maneuvers and, consequently, the vital prognosis of these patients.
Effective management in the correct sequence and in the shortest possible time requires the acquisition of both technical and non‑technical skills, as well as the sustained maintenance of these competencies over time.
Healthcare centers have the obligation to ensure that their staff receive regular and up‑to‑date training so that all participants maintain a level of competence consistent with their professional responsibilities. It has been reported that training through clinical simulation is effective in improving and maintaining professional competence and in facilitating its transfer to clinical practice. The inclusion of opportunities for repeated practice, feedback, and brief refresher micro‑sessions further increases this effectiveness.
Development context:
The document was developed in the context of the large‑scale training of all conventional hospitalization wards, involving all participating professionals (physicians, nurses, and nursing care assistants).
General and specific objectives of the document:
General:
To design a Training Methodology for In‑Hospital Immediate Life Support based on Simulation.
Specific:
- To specify the learning objectives of Immediate Life Support (ILS) for multidisciplinary teams.
- To describe the learning activities designed to address the objectives identified in Simulation Zones 1, 2, and 3.
- To structure a curricular design for continuous training, incorporating refresher sessions (microsim).
Description:
The methodological development of the plan is framed within the curricular design proposal of the Simulation Zones from the Center for Medical Simulation.
The central question in methodological planning is: ‘For which situations do personnel (teams and systems) need to be continuously prepared?’
The practical application of this methodology can be found in TEAMWORK: Role Distribution in Immediate Life Support Teams in Hospital Wards.
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Conclusions:
The Immediate In‑Hospital Life Support Simulation Training Plan was designed with the aim of implementing practical and effective learning experiences, training sessions, and reinforcement activities to maintain healthcare personnel’s competencies in providing Immediate Life Support within their workplace.
The adoption of this methodology for planning ILS training through Simulation underscores the commitment to excellence in medical education and to the safety of both professionals and patients.
References:
- Roussin, C. J., & Weinstock, P. SimZones: An Organizational Innovation for Simulation Programs and Centers. Academic medicine: journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 92(8), 1114–1120. 2017.
- Roussin C, Sawyer T, Weinstock P. Assessing competency using simulation: the SimZones approach. BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning 2020;6:262-267.
- Bluestone J, Johnson P, Fullerton J, et al. 2013. Effective in-service training design and delivery: evidence from an integrative literature review. Human Resources for Health. 11:51.
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Date of completion:
08/03/2024