The following is a guide to help you set up an in-situ simulation (ISS) program in the intensive care unit. It is not an exhaustive guide but drawn from my experience of establishing a program on our unit and some of the problems and solutions along the way.
The following is a guide to help you set up an in-situ simulation (ISS) program in the intensive care unit. It is not an exhaustive guide but drawn from my experience of establishing a program on our unit and some of the problems and solutions along the way.
Who’s going to stop me!?
Freddie Mercury is singing “I’m going slightly mad….” in my ear! He’s been at it all morning. I keep saying “yes” when I know I shouldn’t.
In September I had the experience of speaking at 3 meetings in 3 weeks. I find speaking at meetings quite daunting and so I’ve put together 12 points as a ‘note to self’ to remind myself of what works for me.
The final years of training can be somewhat of an emotional roller-coaster – you’re excited to finally see the ‘reward’ for all those years of hard work, but anxious about taking on a new post and responsibilities.
Back at the start of the year, we all watched the news with curiosity about a place called Wuhan, and a new coronavirus that was ravaging the city. We continued to watch with further interest as it made its way towards Europe.