In situ drills are a key adjunct to evidence‐based protocols and established educational
programs. Well‐planned and conducted drills can further reinforce important educational …

This article describes the need for mock emergency drills in perinatal emergencies such as
shoulder dystocia, maternal hemorrhage, and emergency cesarean section. Effective drills …

Background: Obstetric drills are being used increasingly to test, improve, and maintain
knowledge and skills related to obstetric emergencies as a means to improve proficiency …

Methods Two in-situ training sessions were held six months apart. The perinatal emergency
response team provided care for a standardized patient with preterm twin gestation. Each …

The management of obstetric emergencies remains a point of focus for providers in the
United States and around the world because of ongoing concern for the health and safety of …

The purpose of this descriptive, one-group posttest study was to explore the nursing staff's
perception of the benefits of using high-fidelity simulation during mandated obstetrical …

Skills and drills are a form of simulation training that re-create clinical scenarios for
participants to apply and integrate clinical skills, teamwork and critical thinking. Team-based …

• Regular multiprofessional rehearsals of the management of obstetric emergencies have
been recommended since 1997.• In‐house training is cheap and associated with improved …

In a recent Sentinel Event Alert, Preventing Infant Death and Injury During Delivery, the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO, 2004) recommended …

Poster Presentation Objective To reduce the rate of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) at an
academic health center. Design The innovative format of the multidisciplinary team …