Development and Evaluation of a Learning Intervention Targeting First-Year Resident Defibrillation Skills.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate an educational intervention targeting the acquisition and retention of critical core skills of defibrillation in first-year pediatric residents using simulation-based training and deliberate practice.

Methods: From January 2011 to April 2012, a total of 23 first-year pediatric residents participated in a pretest-posttest study. An initial survey evaluated previous experience, training, and comfort.

Mastery of Status Epilepticus Management via Simulation-Based Learning for Pediatrics Residents.

Background: Management of status epilepticus (SE) in the pediatric population is highly time-sensitive. Failure to follow a standard management algorithm may be due to ineffective provider education, and can lead to unfavorable outcomes.

Objective: To design a learning module using high-fidelity simulation technology to teach mastery achievement of a hospital algorithm for managing SE.

Use of Simulation to Test Systems and Prepare Staff for a New Hospital Transition.

Objective: To describe the development and key outcomes arising from the use of simulation as a method to test systems and prepare staff for a transition to a new hospital.

Methods: We describe a simulation program developed by key parties with the goal of reducing latent safety threats present at the opening of a new hospital and to train staff in new workflows. Issues identified were collected and reported to leadership.