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Special Sessions

SS2.1 Simulation in Clinical Training and Assessment 13:15 Theatre 2

Use of Simulation in Disaster Medicine Training
Chung HS
Emergency Medicine Department, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea HOSPITAL AUTHORITY CONVENTION 2017
Simulation-based training and assessment is playing an increasingly important role in preparing responders, of all disciplines,
to disasters and mass casualty incidents to address both technical and non-technical skills. In addition to the focus on
skill acquisition, it is important to ensure that responders are able to perform a variety of tasks in unique and challenging
situations. These situations include response to mass casualties, natural and industrial disasters, managing disease
outbreaks, and preparation for wartime missions. Simulation-based training can be a valuable training modality in these
situations as it allows opportunities to practice and prepare for high-risk, and often low-frequency events.
Disaster preparedness training and assessment is a highly complex endeavour. To ensure the highest value of this type of
training, special attention should be given to ensure the design of the simulation to be aligned with the specific needs of the
targeted learners and the unique characteristics of the systems in which the individuals will perform. Training must include
well-defined outcomes, objectives and performance indicators that participants are expected to achieve, and these skills
need to be assessed using valid and reliable assessment tools and methods. Results of the assessed performance (individual,
team, system) need to be provided with specific feedback and performance improvement planning, to build, sustain and
improve the potential to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a wide range of large-scale disaster scenarios.

In this presentation, we will share the lessons learned in developing, implementing and assessing simulation-based
programme for disaster crisis events. Attendees will be exposed to several different simulation modalities for preparing
healthcare providers in disaster crisis, including table top, part task trainers, full bodies mannequin, and large-scale drill
simulation. Tuesday, 16 May

SS2.2 Simulation in Clinical Training and Assessment 13:15 Theatre 2

The Art and Science of Debriefing in Healthcare Learning
So HY
Quality and Safety Division, New Territories East Cluster, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong

Effective learning is one of the most important methods to ensure quality in healthcare, especially in an era of rapid change.
Experiential learning is one of the most effective methods of learning. However, Professor Dewey already pointed out that “not
every experience results in education or learning” long ago. We need to reflect on our experience in order to learn. Debriefing
is the process in which the simulation experience are examined, discussed and turned into learning. There are important
principles to follow for debriefing to be effective. In this presentation, the Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare
will be used as a framework to discuss some of those principles, and how these can be used for learning outside simulation
will also be discussed.

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