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In Situ Pediatric Mock Codes: The First Five Minutes, Josephine N. Ruiz
In Situ Pediatric Mock Codes: The First Five Minutes, Josephine N. Ruiz
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The purpose of this quality improvement project was to use in situ simulation-based mock codes to evaluate the effectiveness of participants’ actions and perceived confidence, and to potentially reinforce and improve knowledge retention, skill acquisition, and confidence levels of nursing staff with regards to pediatric emergencies. Simulated drills were evaluated with a tool focused on high-performance teams and team dynamics as outlined by American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2016. Twenty-four simulated drills were conducted from January to February 2019. Each hour-long session was composed of pre-briefing, simulated drill or scenario, and debriefing and took place in empty patient …