Description
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCY SAFETY TRAINING
Book Summary
This work offers a practical and accessible guide to implementing a simulation program in obstetric emergencies, based on the recognized and award-winning OB FAST program. Designed to improve patient safety during labor, it provides the necessary tools for the interdisciplinary obstetric team to train together effectively. The reader will find a direct resource for learning how to launch a simulation system that optimizes emergency response and reduces risks.
What is it about?
The book develops the foundations and practical application of the OB FAST simulation program, a proven resource for obstetric safety training. It explains how to structure and execute emergency simulations during childbirth, involving all team members (doctors, nurses, midwives, and support staff). Through an interdisciplinary approach, it details the steps to create realistic scenarios, evaluate team performance, and foster effective communication, all with the goal of improving patient safety and quality of care in critical situations.
Main Topics
- Implementation of clinical simulation programs in obstetrics.
- Action protocols in obstetric emergencies during labor.
- Interdisciplinary training and teamwork in the healthcare setting.
- Improvement of patient safety through simulation.
- Design and evaluation of simulation scenarios for emergencies.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at healthcare professionals involved in obstetric care, including obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, obstetric-gynecologic nurses, residents, and nursing staff. It is also of great utility for simulation coordinators, clinical educators, and patient safety and quality managers in hospitals and maternity centers who wish to implement or improve a simulation-based training program.
What this book provides
- A proven and award-winning methodology for obstetric safety training.
- Step-by-step guide for starting a simulation program from scratch.
- Tools for improving the coordination and communication of the interdisciplinary team.
- Practical approach to reducing errors and increasing patient safety in emergencies.
- Resources to evaluate and optimize team performance in critical situations.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Giancarlo Mari
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Gynecology and obstetrics, Obstetric-gynecologic nursing
- Collection: Elsevier
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: August 2020
- Weight: 325 g
Editorial Review
This guide represents a valuable resource for any healthcare facility seeking to standardize and improve training in obstetric emergencies. Its focus on interdisciplinary simulation and patient safety makes it a practical and directly applicable tool, backed by an award-winning program. It is especially relevant for teams that wish to advance in the quality of care and the prevention of adverse events during childbirth.