Using in situ simulation to identify latent safety threats in emergency medicine: a systematic review.

Margaret A Grace; Roisin O'Malley

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Using in situ simulation to identify latent safety threats in emergency medicine: a systematic review.

November 8, 2023

Grace MA, O'Malley R. Simul Healthc. 2023;Epub Sep 19.

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In situ simulation can reveal latent safety threats before they cause harm. This review identified 15 studies of in situ simulations conducted in the emergency department including simulations conducted prior to opening new facilities and to address emerging COVID-19 concerns. The most commonly identified safety threats were related to equipment and team communication.

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