Simulation-Based Education Enhances Patient Safety Behaviors During Central Venous Catheter Placement

We describe the effect of simulation-based education on residents’ adherence to protocols for and performance of central venous access. Methods Internal medicine and emergency medicine residents underwent a central venous access course that included a lecture, video presentation, readings, and simulation demonstrations presented by faculty. Baseline data were collected before the course was initiated. After a skills session where they rehearsed their ultrasound-guided central venous access skills, residents were evaluated using a procedural checklist and written knowledge exam. Residents also completed questionnaires regarding confidence in performing ultrasound-guided central venous access and opinions about the training course. Results Residents demonstrated significant improvement on the written knowledge exam (P
Source: Journal of Patient Safety - Category: Health Management Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research