Using Simulation to Improve Systems

Peter W Lundberg; James R Korndorffer Jr

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2015.04.007

Using Simulation to Improve Systems

Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Aug;95(4):885-92. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.04.007. Epub 2015 May 26.

Authors

Peter W Lundberg¹, James R Korndorffer Jr²

Affiliations

¹ Department of General Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
² Department of General Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 26210978
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.04.007

Abstract

Simulation technology provides an important opportunity to prospectively identify systemic problems with minimal risk to patient safety and quality. Health care systems are implementing simulation-based exercises on a more regular basis, especially in high-risk settings such as the emergency department and operating room. The adoption of simulation-based and other system-oriented improvement strategies by the health care industry, especially regarding quality and safety, was preceded by its development in the manufacturing and aviation sectors.

Keywords: Simulation; Six Sigma; Surgery; Systems; Team STEPPS.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clinical Competence*
Computer Simulation*
Computer-Assisted Instruction*
Curriculum
Diffusion of Innovation
Education, Medical, Continuing*
General Surgery / education*
Humans
Manikins*
Models, Educational*
Systems Theory*