Intraoperative code blue: improving teamwork and code response through interprofessional, in situ simulation.

Gregory Wu; Lori Podlinski; Cedar Wang; Debra Dunn; Deborah Buldo; Benedict Mazza; James W. Fox; Matthew Kostelnik; Giuseppe Defenza

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Intraoperative code blue: improving teamwork and code response through interprofessional, in situ simulation.

October 26, 2022

Wu G, Podlinski L, Wang C, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2022;48(12):665-673.

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Simulation training is used to improve technical and nontechnical skills among healthcare teams. This study evaluated the impact of a one-hour interdisciplinary in situ simulation training on code response, teamwork, communication and comfort during intraoperative resuscitations. After simulation training, researchers noted improvements in technical skills of individuals and teams (e.g., CPR-related technical skills).

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