ImPACTS ED 2022
Are you interested in high-quality, innovative, FREE pediatric education/simulation for your ED?
Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation (ImPACTS) is a team of Pediatric Emergency Specialists who have conducted pediatric improvement programs in EDs for more than 10 years.
ImPACTS aims to ensure
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All emergency providers are prepared to provide timely, safe and effective care to children.
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All EDs have the equipment/resources to provide timely, safe and effective care to children.
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All regional tertiary care pediatric centers are collaborating with their community partners.
How can my ED participate in ImPACTS?
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Designate a Pediatric Emergency Car Coordinator (PECC) to recruit staff, coordinate with your ED leadership and partner with a designated ImPACTS Pediatric Emergency Specialist!
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PECC recruits 1-2 physicians/PA/APRNs + 2-5 nurses to participate in a 12-week program.
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WEEK 1: Simulation-based training #1 (90 minutes)
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One interprofessional team (1-2 doctor, 2-3 RNs, tech) will care for a series of THREE pediatric patients.
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ImPACTS pediatric emergency medicine specialists will co-facilitate the simulations and debriefing & bring simulation equipment to your ED!
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Virtual/blended simulation options are available in case of COVID restrictions.
WEEKS 2-11: online pediatric education/resources (20-minutes/week x 8)
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ImPACTS created podcasts, choose your own adventures, live-action videos, webinars and cognitive aids.
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WEEK 12: Simulation-based training #2 (90 minutes)
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The same interprofessional team (1-2 doctors, 2-3 RNs, tech) will care for a series of THREE additional pediatric patients.
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ImPACTS pediatric emergency medicine specialists will co-facilitate the simulations and debriefing & bring sim equipment to your ED!
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