Learning from Latent Safety Threats Identified During Simulation to Improve Patient Safety.

Background: Latent safety threats (LSTs-characteristics of design, processes, or physical environment in health care compromising patient safety) are commonly revealed during simulation-based training. Methods of collecting, analyzing, and classifying LSTs are underdeveloped and not standardized. Building on a large simulation program in one organization, the authors aimed to collect LSTs systematically and develop a taxonomy to classify them.

The Scope of Hospital-Based Simulation.

Background: Healthcare simulation has expanded dramatically; however, little is known about the scope of simulation in acute care hospitals.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional online survey was used. Participants included nurse executives from acute care hospitals in California.