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. 2020 Aug;60(4):628-632.
doi: 10.1111/ajo.13185. Epub 2020 Jul 9.

Preparing maternity for COVID-19: A translational simulation approach

Belinda Lowe  1   2 , Victoria De Araujo  1 , Helen Haughton  1   2 , Jane Schweitzer  3 , Victoria Brazil  2   4
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Preparing maternity for COVID-19: A translational simulation approach

Belinda Lowe et al. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2020 Aug.

Abstract

COVID-19 has posed major challenges for health care. Hospitals around the world have needed to rapidly prepare for the emerging pandemic. Translational simulation - simulation that is integrated and focused on emerging clinical priorities - offers numerous opportunities to aid in pandemic preparation. We describe our approach to preparing our institution's maternity services for the COVID-19 pandemic using translational simulation. We suggest lessons for providers of maternity services, and for those who support them through simulation activities.

Keywords: COVID-19; coronavirus; maternity; simulation; translational simulation.

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Prepacked neonatal COVID‐19 birth suite bags.
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Maternity COVID emergency obstetric team configuration.
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Maternity COVID‐19 simulation phases.
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