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Making a move: using simulation to identify latent safety threats before the care of injured patients in a new physical space.

Kotagal M, Falcone RA, Daugherty M, et al. Making a move: Using simulation to identify latent safety threats before the care of injured patients in a new physical space. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023;95(3):426-431. doi:10.1097/ta.0000000000003865.

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September 27, 2023
Kotagal M, Falcone RA, Daugherty M, et al. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023;95(3):426-431.
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Simulation can be used to identify latent safety threats (LSTs) when implementing new workflows or care locations. In this study, simulation scenarios were used to identify LSTs associated with the opening of a new emergency department and critical care area. The 118 identified threats involved equipment, structural or layout issues, resource concerns, and knowledge gaps. Failure mode and effects analysis informed an action plan to mitigate these threats.

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Kotagal M, Falcone RA, Daugherty M, et al. Making a move: Using simulation to identify latent safety threats before the care of injured patients in a new physical space. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023;95(3):426-431. doi:10.1097/ta.0000000000003865.