Building Team and Technical Competency for Obstetric Emergencies: The Mobile Obstetric Emergencies Simulator (MOES) System

    Authors

    S. Deering; M. A. Rosen; E. Salas;H. B. King

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Simul. Healthc.

    Keywords

    Mobile simulation; In situ simulation; Team training; Obstetric; emergencies; SHOULDER DYSTOCIA; MANAGEMENT; PERFORMANCE; DELIVERY; Health Care Sciences & Services

    Abstract

    The infrequent and high-stakes nature of obstetric emergencies requires staff members to respond quickly and proficiently to a complex and high-stress situation, a situation they have likely had little opportunity to experience. This situation requires a systematic approach to preparing personnel to manage these situations. Therefore, this article seeks to contribute to the growing literature on training programs for obstetric emergencies by documenting the development and implementation of the Mobile Obstetric Emergencies Simulator (MOES) system. MOES is a comprehensive package of simulation technology, standardized curriculum, and instructional features that combines traditional classroom learning activities and simulation-based training on the actual labor and delivery (L&D) ward. Specifically, the MOES system leverages the Team-STEPPS teamwork training being implemented throughout the US military healthcare system with opportunities to practice teamwork and technical skills using mannequin-based patient simulation embedded within L&D units. The primary goals of this article are twofold. First, this article explicitly identifies the unique training needs for preparing staff for obstetric emergencies through a comprehensive review and synthesis of the literature. Second, this article documents the approach taken in MOES to meet these needs. (Sim Healthcare 4: 166-173, 2009)

    Journal Title

    Simulation in Healthcare

    Volume

    4

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2009

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    166

    Last Page

    173

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000277050300007

    ISSN

    1559-2332

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