In situ simulation: an essential tool for safe preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sharara-Chami R, Sabouneh R, Zeineddine R, et al. In situ simulation: an essential tool for safe preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic. Simul Healthc. 2020;15(5):303-309. doi:10.1097/sih.0000000000000504.
Simulation training is used by hospitals to improve patient care. This article describes the use of a preparedness assessment and training intervention featuring in situ simulations followed by debriefing to prepare staff for challenges arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Observations and debriefings identified several latent safety threats related to infection control, leadership, and communication.