Using Low-Cost Sensors to Assess Fine Particulate Matter Infiltration (PM) during a Wildfire Smoke Episode at a Large Inpatient Healthcare Facility.

Wildfire smoke exposure is associated with a range of acute health outcomes, which can be more severe in individuals with underlying health conditions. Currently, there is limited information on the susceptibility of healthcare facilities to smoke infiltration. As part of a larger study to address this gap, a rehabilitation facility in Vancouver, Canada was outfitted with one outdoor and seven indoor low-cost fine particulate matter (PM) sensors in Air Quality Eggs (EGG) during the summer of 2020.

Improving Pediatric Resident Communication During Family-Centered Rounds Using a Novel Simulation-Based Curriculum.

Introduction: While family-centered rounds (FCR) have become increasingly important in pediatrics, there is often no training for residents on appropriate FCR practice. This curriculum was developed to address this identified gap in pediatric trainee education through a combination of didactic presentation, direct observation, and simulated FCR.

Methods: Residents participated in a didactic presentation on key components of FCR and tenets of communication with families.