It's only 9 weeks until #theEMEC 2020...  Have you found that last time you needed a central line it took an hour to set up because no-one could find the equipment. Some bits were missing and you ended up going to theatres to get the kit instead? Or maybe during you last trauma no-one knew how to set up the rapid infuser? Handover hunts and equipment drills can help. Think of a short scenario to orientate the hunt, such as a patient with:
Nominate a team leader, challenge the team to return with all the equipment as fast as possible. The team leader should delegate to team members who is going to find which item. Encouraging role allocation, team leadership and communication skills. Once the team have all the equipment they explain to the group where they found it and whether there were any problems. A different team member must return the item so that two members know where it is stored. you could mix this up by making it a scavenger hunt for a shared list of items and the winning team returns with all the items the fastest. Alternatively try equipment drills to make your team familiar with the equipment and its setup. Who can set up your rapid infuser? Who can build a kendrick splint? If everyone can already who can do it the fastest? Your nurses may already be in teams, so why not divide the doctors amongst them, set up a score board and make it competitive! Why do it? 1) Familiarises staff with the department and equipment 2) Encourages team working and communication 3) Micro-audits the department to make sure equipment is stocked and where it is meant to be 4) Identifies problems issues before they happen Give it a go next time you are on shift, and if you want more solutions for bringing high quality education into your workplace why not join us at #theEMEC 2020 on 22nd June in Birmingham. Tickets are available here.
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It's only 10 weeks until #theEMEC 2020... Post it pearls are a great way of capturing all those discrete learning moments that you discuss in passing during a shift. They might be on signs, symptoms, treatments, management, anything really.
Each time your staff learn something new or interesting write it on a post it and attach it to the wall in your doctors office, nurses station or another communal staff area. Then every week or month photograph or summarise the post it pearls and share them via email. There are plenty of examples of others doing this online: Michelle Lin on instagram Core EM Blog #POSTITPEARLs on twitter Why do it? 1) Easy to share with all staff 2) Works on all shifts 3) Works with all levels of learner Give it a go next time you are on shift, and if you want more solutions for bringing high quality education into your workplace why not join us at #theEMEC 2020 on 22nd June in Birmingham. Tickets are available here. See you on the 22nd June. Scott.
If you're in Birmingham on Sunday night and wanting to join us for drinks or dinner. We're meeting at the Malmaison bar in the Mailbox at 7pm before moving on to dinner.
Here we go brain hackers, here’s your bedtime reading.
Making it stick: The science of successful learning - Peter C Brown How We Learn: Throw out the rule book and unlock your brain's potential - Benedict Carey Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology - Dunlosky What would happen to education if we take education evidence seriously? - van der Vleuten Happy reading Scott Yesterday we revealed our programme for The EMEC 2016 and we are so excited to be running for a second year.
Come over to the website to see our programme, workshops and venue details. Don’t forget to register to compete in EDU WARS, submit your entry for the EMMAs and display your own departmental education posters. Come and join us on 25th April by registering for your early bird tickets. Scott
Trainees and medical students are different now to 10 years ago, with different motivations and skills to offer. How can we make sure the education we deliver takes this into account. Alan Grayson introduces you to this new leaner: The Millenial.
What is FOAM? Simon Laing discusses why FOAM is the most exciting change in medical education and how you can get involved.
What is clinical judgement? We all know what good clinical judgement is but are we able to teach it? Do clinicians have innate good clinical judgement or is it something that can be developed and honed over time? Simon Carley offers his insight and some techniques for developing your own. Want to know more? Here are 4 exercises to improve your clinical judgement from Simon's #smaccUS talk, which is due to be released over the coming months.  |
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