[KAH0508]

Hi, I'm new to Allnurses.

Does anyone know of any simulations or role play training available for Bedside reporting? Best case, this would be a role play to practice a Bedside reporting method with nurse, patient and possibly family member roles, so that practicing nurses would have a chance to rehearse a Bedside report before putting it into practice at the patient bedside.

[LoveYaBabe]

Regarding 1)simulation and bedside reporting:
1) Have you checked at the Laerdal site? They make great simulator and they cost 100000000$ but you can get some great information on the use of simulators. There is also a book on simulation used in nursing instruction...I am sorry I don't know the title of it but I saw it at a simulator class being held in the area (sponsered by the California Nurse Leaders in the Central Valley). Laerdal was there with their fancy toys (high fidelity simulators) and had many scenarios that were developed in conjunction with the National League for Nursing. May be you can get some ideas from that but what I really took home from that class is that you don't need a lot of expensive equipment for simulation..just make the scenario as real as possible (high fidelity)
2) After reading your post again I see that you want to keep it specific to bedside reporting. We use the HANDOFF method.
H History
A Assessment (Vital signs, goald, alignment of the patietnt and families needs and wantes, Drains, tubes, dressing, cast location.
N New Problems (other pertinent issues)
D Discuss Recommendations (recap of 2 or 3 issues goals form the last shift, pending labs, consults, critical orders) Disscuss when and hos a MD needs to be contacted.
O Offer Opportunity..to ask questions ***When applicable engage the pt and family in teach back (to establis goal alignment) (example, Mrs. Jones, after listening to us, if you had to explain to your family what our plan for your care is for this next shift, what 2 or 3 things would you tell them?
Hope that helps..........