Five Innovations Redefining PICU Simulation
Real-Time, Predictive Simulation Selection
Simulation now moves at the speed of clinical care.
By linking to the PICU Warning Tool, a real-time decision-support system that identifies high-risk patients, our team runs Just-in-Time simulations aligned with current patient needs. Each exercise strengthens readiness for the scenarios most likely to occur that day—turning simulation into a proactive safety tool.
Embedded Quality and Safety Integration
Every simulation is part of the hospital’s quality and safety infrastructure.
Sessions are mapped to the SEIPS 2.0 human-factors framework, tracked through institutional QI systems, and monitored for workflow impact. This ensures simulation directly contributes to operational reliability and safer care delivery across the unit.
Interprofessional Ownership and Expansion
Physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists share ownership of the program, supported by a dedicated simulation nurse educator. This distributed leadership model increased annual simulations by 128% and involved more than 1,200 team members—embedding simulation as an everyday part of critical care practice.
High-Efficiency, Kit-Based Simulation System
Standardized “simulation kits” and digital templates streamline setup and teardown, reducing preparation time by more than half. These portable kits make complex simulations possible even during high-acuity periods—creating a reliable, rapid-cycle model for any ICU environment.
Scalable, Data-Driven Quality Framework
Built on continuous improvement principles—SMART aims, PDSA cycles, and statistical process control—our simulation portfolio functions as a learning health system. This data-driven structure improved reliability, cut cancellations by half, and sustained a 94% run rate year over year.
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