Pediatric and Neonatal Tracheostomy Caregiver Education with Phased Simulation to Increase Competency and Enhance Coping.

Purpose: Infants and children with medically complex needs depend on their caregivers for activities of daily life and specialized care of various devices they need to survive. Caregiver education is a primary goal in discharge planning to ensure safe, competent home care for these medically fragile children. Standard of care is bedside teaching.