Effectiveness of Simulated Disaster Response Scenarios
About Disaster 101
Disaster 101 is an immersive simulation workshop that is designed especially for health science students in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and Dentistry at the University of Minnesota.
Are live simulations effective for improving individual and system readiness under response conditions?
The researchers propose that engaging inter-professional health students in realistic simulated disaster response scenarios will improve system performance and quality disaster response through the acquisition of knowledge and team-based skills.
Project Relevance
Given that the frequency and severity of disasters is increasing, public health and healthcare professionals have a responsibility to attain competence in emergency readiness.
The data gathered during this project will improve teaching of disaster education and effective team-building for new and experienced health professionals and build the capacity of the public health preparedness system.
Studying “Disaster 101″
How does Disaster 101 improve:
- Emergency preparedness response (knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) in action)?
- Teamwork KSAs?
These will be assessed immediately following training, six months after training, and one year after participating in the event.
Watch Disaster 101 Simulation
Lead Investigator
Jane Miller, MA, PhD
Director, AHC Simulation Center and Inter-professional Education and Resource Center
University of Minnesota
Co-Investigator
Elizabeth McClure, MD, MPH
Medical Director, AHC Office of Emergency Response
University of Minnesota
Other Key Staff
Joan Rambeck, MS, RN, CPNP
Training Coordinator, AHC Office of Emergency Response
University of Minnesota