Building team and technical competency for obstetric emergencies: the mobile obstetric emergencies simulator (MOES) system.

Shad Deering; Michael A. Rosen; Eduardo Salas; Heidi B. King

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Building team and technical competency for obstetric emergencies: the mobile obstetric emergencies simulator (MOES) system.

November 11, 2009

Deering S, Rosen MA, Salas E, et al. Simul Healthc. 2009;4(3):166-173.

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This project report provides information on a multi-modal educational program designed to enhance teamwork and technical skills to safely address obstetric care emergencies.

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