The Department of Anesthesiology Simulation Center services medical students, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, and faculty. The UTSW Anesthesia Patient Safety Simulation team utilizes a state-of-the-art High Fidelity Simulation lab, trained confederates (actors), and seasoned simulation instructors to create a dynamic, interactive, and safe learning environment. Using a video-assisted debriefing model, our certified instructors enable the participant to self-reflect on their ability to navigate an emergent situation.
PATIENT SAFETY FOCUS
Our anesthesia simulation team is currently the driving force on the UTSW medical campus behind patient safety simulation.Since the initiation of our simulation lab, our simulation team’s focus has been on horizontal and vertical integration of simulation resources across the UTSW campus. We have sought to align the needs and resources of all groups currently conducting simulation at UTSW.
Being the leaders in team training on campus, with special certification in the AHRQ TeamSTEPPS® curriculum, we hope to empower the various departments conducting simulation with “Train the trainer” sessions on the AHRQ TeamSTEPPS® crisis resource management training. Currently, we conduct team training with the departments of medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as the emergency medicine department.
Patient Safety Courses that we currently offer:
1. Perioperative consultant and patient safety course (ABA approved)
The Specific course objectives include:
2. Central Venous Access and Complications Course
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
3. Sedation for the Non Anesthesiologist Course
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
4. AHRQ Team STEPPS Train the Trainer Course
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
SIMULATION METHODOLOGY
Multi-disciplinary Approach to Simulation: We incorporate a multi-faceted approach to simulation designed to enhance patient safety in the peri-operative period. We aim to engage all types of adult learners—auditory, visual, kinesthetic, experiential--by including multi-media, high-fidelity and medium-fidelity simulation, didactics, and group dynamic problem-based learning discussions.
SIMULATION RESOURCES
Equipment:
Facility:
Break Out Space:
GRANTS & RESEARCH
FUTURE DIRECTION
MOCA CERTIFICATION
We have currently submitted our application to the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) for endorsement as a national simulation center that administers the Part IV Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology. The ASA has recognized the invaluable benefits behind simulation in medical education, and has now mandated simulation for re-credentialing of all board-certified anesthesiologists. We anticipate approval by January 2014.
UTSW Texas Clinical Safety and Effectiveness integration of the AHRQ TeamSTEPPS® Curriculum
Dr. Ambardekar is in the process of integrating the AHRQ TeamSTEPPS® curriculum into the UTSW CS&E Course.
Acute and Chronic Pain Symposium
A high-fidelity simulation course, by Dr. Humair Rana and Dr. Brian Adams, is being developed, focusing on acute and chronic pain emergencies. This course will be expanded into a full day seminar, incorporating ultrasound and regional block techniques, offered to the Dallas Anesthesia Community.
UTSW 2018 West Campus Simulation Patient Safety Center
Both Dr. Ambardekar and Dr. Bhoja sit on the UTSW Simulation Steering Committee. They have offered their vision and simulation experience to the committee on resource allocation and specifically, on Vertical Integration—the alignment and collaboration of needs and resources within the bodies of UME, GME, CME, and Quality, with a unifying vision for the future of simulation and immersive learning here on campus.
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