In-Situ Simulation (TeamSTEPPS) (FY25) (RP2508A)
The UTSW High Reliability Team is offering team training in the forms of in-situ simulation in Clements University Hospital, Zale Pavilion, and outpatient clinic locations. Through simulation of an emergent and critical patient event and subsequent debriefing, staff and faculty are able to practice proven teamwork and communication skills. This safe learning environment utilizes both high and low fidelity manikin(s) or high fidelity scenarios that simulates patient decompensation. Through debriefing, participants discuss what went well and what could have been done better in regards to teamwork and communication. In in-situ simulations learners are given tools from the TeamSTEPPS program to increase these skills, participants then as time permits repeat the simulation to put those tools into effect, after a final debriefing, the event ends. All in-situ simulations are designed to be interdisciplinary, for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses and ancillary staff in clinical areas.
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses and ancillary staff in clinical areas.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the benefits of inter-disciplinary communication in enhancing patient care and safety outcomes.
- Apply SBAR model (Situation, Background, Assessment. and Recommendation)
- Demonstrate closed loop communication as a problem solving tools for clinical teams.
- Apply new methods to address concerns and share ideas using common language that is mutually understood by all team members.
- Describe the different types of team leaders.
- Identify skills and strategies for team leaders to effectively coordinate resources within a team.
- Identify strategies for managing team conflict (TeamSTEPPS® tools).
Interdisciplinary simulation of an emergent and critical patient:
- Debriefing
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
Amie Swindle
Shivani Patel
Zachary Preston
Natalie Gamez
Jamie Steiner
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.