Using in situ simulation to evaluate operational readiness of a children's hospital-based obstetrics unit.

Introduction: Relocating obstetric (OB) services to a children's hospital imposes demands on facility operations, which must be met to ensure quality care and a satisfactory patient experience. We used in situ simulations to prospectively and iteratively evaluate operational readiness of a children's hospital-based OB unit before it opened for patient care.

Methods: This project took place at a 314-bed, university-affiliated children's hospital.