How I Do It: Teaching and Applying Qualitative Methods to Improve Surgical Simulation Design and Implementation.

Objective: To propose a simulation-based learning curriculum for trainees to comprehend and apply qualitative methodology.

Design: After learning theoretical principles of qualitative methodology through assigned readings and meetings with an expert, a surgical simulation fellow practiced applying grounded theory principles to evaluate a piloted simulation curriculum teaching surgery residents de-escalation communication skills. The simulation consisted of a "just-in-time" de-escalation training, 2 simulated patient (SP) encounters, and 2 learner debrief sessions.

Design and evaluation of a portable negative pressure hood with HEPA filtration to protect health care workers treating patients with transmissible respiratory infections.

Background: To mitigate potential exposure of healthcare workers (HCWs) to SARS-CoV-2 via aerosol routes, we have developed a portable hood which not only creates a barrier between HCW and patient, but also utilizes negative pressure with filtration of aerosols by a high-efficiency particulate air filter.

Material And Methods: The hood has iris-port openings for access to the patient, and an opening large enough for a patient's head and upper torso. The top of the hood is a high-efficiency particulate air filter connected to a blower to apply negative pressure.