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Integrated Simulations To Build Teamwork, Safety Culture And Efficient Clinical Services: A Case Study, Melanie J. Ferguson, Cassandra Sampson, Jed Duff, Theresa Green

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Background: Simulation methodology and frameworks were used to build teamwork and a safety culture, and to establish efficient clinical services within the procedure centre of a newly constructed, stand-alone, fully digital greenfield hospital. Rapid ramp up of surgical services required significant recruitment, and onboarding necessitated training of nursing and other perioperative support staff.

Methods: A two-day, immersive integrated simulation activity was carried out with the interprofessional onboarding staff participating in their usual roles. During the simulation, staff had the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge to all stages of a patient’s clinical journey through the procedure centre, including …