Psychological Safety in Healthcare Simulation

IPSS: The Podcast

In this episode of IPSS the Podcast, Erin Carn-Bennett from the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme in Auckland, New Zealand interviews Dr. Nichola Concannon from Sydney Children’s Hospital, Australia about the importance of psychological safety in healthcare simulation. Nichola shares her personal experiences and key learnings on how to create a safe learning environment where healthcare professionals can engage in simulation training without fear of judgment or negative consequences. Erin and Nichola also explore the SimZones framework, developed by Chris Roussin and Peter Weinstock, and how it supports psychological safety in simulation environments.

Key Topics in This Episode:

- The significance of psychological safety in healthcare simulation

- Insights and personal experiences in creating a safe learning environment

- The impact of the SimZones framework on psychological safety in simulation

- Practical approaches to fostering a supportive training atmosphere in healthcare

Resources:

- Roussin and Weinstock (2017) SimZones: An Organizational Innovation for Simulation Programs and Centers

- SimNurseNZ Podcast - Interview with Dr. Peter Weinstock

- Simulcast Podcast

- Adam Cheng: Difficult debriefing situations: A toolbox for simulation educators

- Jenny Rudolf: Debriefing with good judgment: combining rigorous feedback with genuine inquiry

- Douglas Starship Simulation Programme

- Sydney Children’s Hospital Simulation Programme

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