Introduction to Medical Simulation Returns!
After several years on hiatus, the undergraduate “Introduction to Medical Simulation” course returns as a section of “Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering” (BMME 490). This entry-level medical simulation course focuses on understanding the integration of simulation technology into clinical education, … Read more
PQCNC Hosts Postpartum Hemorrhage Reduction Protocol Statewide Rollout
The Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina (PQCNC) team began planning their Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Reduction Project in 2017. PQCNC’s mission is to make North Carolina the best place to give birth and be born. Focusing on collaboration, resource utilization … Read more
First NC Children’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit Simulation
The first Post Anesthesia Care Unit in the UNC Children’s Hospital was held on September 28th. The patient presented with respiratory distress and was treated by the team. Debriefing for the event focused on TeamSTEPPS concepts as well as process … Read more
Teaching, Teamwork, and Technology
In 2007, Dr. Ed Kernick gave the Whitehead lecture entitled “Teaching, Teamwork, and Technology” where he made some predictions about the future of education at the School of Medicine. The School of Medicine released an article in their Vital Signs newsletter … Read more
Six Tools for Improving Communications with TeamSTEPPS®
On September 12th, Gene Hobbs published an article titled “Six Tools for Improving Communications with TeamSTEPPS®”. The article was published in the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Blog as part of the effort to raise awareness of healthcare simulation activities during … Read more
Using Standardized Patients With Pediatric Scenarios in the Practice Setting
School of Medicine and Department of Pediatrics Director of Simulation, Gene Hobbs, CHSE, was recently interviewed by Mary Holtschneider, Med, MPA, BSN, RN-BC, NREMT-P, CPLP for an article in the Journal for Nurses in Professional Development. The interview centered on the … Read more
Carolina Leadership Lab Returns To Mini Medical School
The Department of Pediatrics and School of Medicine hosted an event for some of UNC’s scholar athletes earlier this month. The teams concentrated on execution of patient care while utilizing TeamSTEPPS methodology. Check out the previous article from the session in November.
TeamSTEPPS hits the ORs at UNC Medical Center
This fiscal year, TeamSTEPPS training of health-care professionals involved in patient care is an organizational goal across UNC Medical Center. On Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, more than 600 physicians and staff who work in operating rooms at UNC Hospitals, Ambulatory … Read more
Dr. Durham featured in Medical Training Magazine
The most recent issue of Medical Training Magazine “features interviews with healthcare training leaders who answer questions on how simulation, allied with modern training practices can make major improvements to patient outcomes, save lives and save money.” UNCsim’s own Dr. Carol … Read more
Carolina Leadership Lab Goes To Mini Medical School
Earlier this month the Department of Pediatrics and School of Medicine hosted an event for some of UNC’s scholar athletes. The following excerpt from the article provides an overview of the event. “On Nov. 10, a group of 32 Carolina … Read more