Thread by @petrosoniak

Thread: I recently ran a session for Auckland ACME course on #simulation implementation for continuing professional development. I invite ideas from amazing folks who also do this regularly (@georgemastoras @SocraticEM @precordialthump @INFOdebriefing) but here are mine 1/

My 7 tips that I have found useful for implementing #simulation for CPD at @UnityHealthTO
1.Be honest and genuine – This is SO important yet also not a simple hack. This will need to be context specific.

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2.Circulate case stem in advance – creating an honest & trustworthy learning env't for te participants. Ppl worry about surprises. Eliminate them. I send out case stem +/- entire case document if requested (anonymous of course). Idea borrowed from @INFOdebriefing
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3.Make it truly interprofessional – as @Inject_Orange says, we need to ensure RNs (and other professions) are NOT just confederates but participants there to learn, teach and provide perspective. This is critical.

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4. Follow the data – our research suggests q3month simulations, + IPE that is high stakes, low freq are what people want. Also make sure they get CME credit for it. And if you can, rare procedures are always well received. (data soon to be published) cc @AKHallMD Tim Chaplin
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5.Provide coffee/food – this may seem trivial but it goes a long way. It shows you care.

6.Leverage social proof – basically using FOMO to shift/promote a certain behavior. Here’s more
behavioraleconomics.com/resources/mini…
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7. Use QI/new equip/processes simulation to encourage participation. Make it less about "education" and more about testing new stuff so ppl sense urgency esp if recent cases, key for change management. hbr.org/2008/08/harvar…
This makes participant easier.

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8. Modest expectations – when I began, I thought weekly simulations should be the goal. That’s not reasonable, nor is that what people want. Remember the end-user. Tailor it to their needs

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