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ED simulation made 'real' with use of actors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20608483     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The next time you have a drill for your department, you might consider enlisting some local talent to play the patients. Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA, used actors from the community to prepare ED staff for a recent move into new facilities, and the ED leaders say it made the actual move much smoother. You can find actors from local playhouses, drama clubs, or high schools. They usually will work without pay. Create a large number of scenarios so you cover most of the situations your staff will face following the move. Meet with your staff ahead of the drill to make sure they understand the seriousness and purpose of the simulation.
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  ED management : the monthly update on emergency department management     Volume:  22     ISSN:  1044-9167     ISO Abbreviation:  ED Manag     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-08     Completed Date:  2010-08-19     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9425690     Medline TA:  ED Manag     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  80-1     Citation Subset:  H    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Emergency Service, Hospital*
Humans
Organizational Case Studies
Patient Simulation*
Teaching / methods*
Washington

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