SUPPORTING SAFETY 3 - Simulations supporting ambulance safety & mental health

摘要

This month, we wrap up the discussion related to the 10 EMS patient safety topics identified by the Center for Patient Safety, and how simulation can be a part of improving safety in your agency. The last two topics are ambulance crashes and provider mental health. There's been increased focus on ambulance crashes lately, including in the recent publication of evidence-based guidelines for fatigue risk management in EMS. Simulation activities to raise awareness about behaviors and philosophy that contribute to ambulance safety can take many forms. There are many options to improve specific driving skills through simulation. Driving activities that include maneuvering through a maze of cones, often incorporated as part of driver safety courses, are an excellent opportunity to simulate responses to sudden changes in driving conditions. The driver can learn to react to quickly and safely to these rapidly changing driving conditions.