Strategies for Debriefing Healthcare Scenarios
Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE) at Stanford University School of Medicine. Course Description Healthcare professionals work in complex, high-risk environments where safety is paramount and human lives are at stake. Rigorous training and objective assessment, if done well, are proven methods for optimizing team performance and improving the quality of care. Yet providing your healthcare staff with constructive ways to learn from mistakes can be challenging. In this interactive online course, you will learn the art of debriefing, one of the most effective strategies for empowering healthcare professionals to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. You will learn to lead your team to reflect objectively on past performance and work collaboratively to improve outcomes. You will discover how successful debriefing can transform teams and practice. Intended Audience This course is designed for Physicians in all specialties, Fellows, Residents, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Administrators, Researchers, Psychologists (PsyD), Social Workers, and other Allied Health Professionals.
Table of Contents
Module 1 – Course Overview
Module 2 – Introduction to Debriefing
Module 3 – Preparation for Debriefing
Module 4 – Debriefing Basics and Facilitating Discussion
Module 5 – Asking Questions and Maintaining Focus
Module 6 – Self-Assessment and Special Circumstances
Module 7 – Objective Debriefing Analysis
Module 8 – Conclusion
Target Audience
Specialties - All Specialties, Allergy, Immunology, & Rheumatology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Health, Complimentary Medicine , Critical Care & Pulmonology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine & Trauma, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Family Medicine & Community Health, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Genetics & Genomics, Gerontology, Hematology, Infectious Disease & Global Health, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurologic Surgery, Neurology , Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Other, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pain Medicine, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Preventative Medicine & Nutrition, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Radiology, Sleep Medicine, Speech Pathology, Surgery, Urology
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Lead productive debriefings that support learning and enhance patient outcomes.
- Identify areas for improvement in a constructive, nonjudgmental manner.
- Objectively monitor the effectiveness of one’s own debriefings over time using the Debriefing Assessment in Real Time (DART) tool.
Additional Information
The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education.
As the content of this CME activity is not related to the products or services of a commercial interest, the following course directors and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to identify and no conflicts of interest to disclose:
Louis Halamek, MD, FAAP - Course Director
Professor, Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine
Director, Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education
Director of Neonatal Resuscitation and Attending Neonatologist, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Member Executive Committee, Hospital Operations Center, Stanford University Hospital
Nicole Yamada, MD, FAAP – Co-Course Director
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine
Associate Director, Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education
Attending Neonatologist, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Medical Director, Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Janene Fuerch, MD, FAAP – Co-Course Director
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine
Attending Neonatologist, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Faculty, Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education
Julie Arafeh, MSN, RN – Faculty
Senior Simulation Specialist and Instructor, Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education, Stanford Medicine
Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.25 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (8.25 hours)
Accreditation
The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Please check with your state’s credentialing board for their requirements.
Available Credit
- 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 8.25 Participation
Price
This course is offered through Stanford Medicine. To take this course you will be redirected to Stanford Medicine's website. You must have an account with Stanford Medicine in order to complete this activity.
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