Using Military Simulation to Improve Rural Obstetric Safety

Jeanne-Marie Guise, M.D., Oregon Health & Science University, Portland AHRQ Grant No. HS015800-01

Overview

This project brings together simulation technology and team performance training to improve obstetric care and promote safety for women and children, particularly in rural communities. Project leaders developed and tested a standardized curriculum for simulated obstetric emergency response drills and safety. The project toolkit includes:

  • The standardized curriculum that consists of simulations and team debriefings.
  • Team training modules.
  • Two clinical didactics specific to obstetric emergencies.
  • A labor and delivery safety attitudes survey.
  • A complete electronic obstetric charting tool.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, quality and safety professionals, medical simulation experts.

Health Care Setting

Obstetric units.

Toolkit Web Site

https://www.obsafety.org/content/blogcategory/53/101/

Press Releases

AHRQ Awards More Than $8 Million To Further Implementation of Evidence-Based Patient Safety Findings
June 8, 2005

Return to Contents

Current as of October 2004
Internet Citation: Using Military Simulation to Improve Rural Obstetric Safety. October 2004. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/pips/guise.html