It was a wonderful 3 days of meeting new people and hearing new ideas in the world of healthcare simulation, as well as getting to know some of my other colleagues in the ACT who have similar interest in simulation.The 3 days were packed full of inspirational speakers,as well as companies with relevant products to assist in the activities we could think of.
I will go into more detail in my portfolio about specific sessions but the 3 top points I will take from this conference
- I need to broaden my own view and definition of what is in fact a simulation activity.Whilst I have a passion for Mask ed and simulated patients as well as a fear of the technological I became aware that even a video of a situation reenacted can in fact be classified as simulation if used in the appropriate way. I noted other at the conference also question this.
- In order to advance the use of simulation in the institution it is key to get key in from senior members within the organisation. If the simulation can be linked to patient safety even better.
- "Measure something!" To truly advance in the practice of medical simulation we need to measure something-anything, with will aid in the buy in from executive and also could lead to the possibility of eventually adding to the evidence base within simulation literature.
