Simulation to Improve Pediatric Patient Outcomes: University and Hospital Collaborative

A collaborative venture between a local university in southwestern Pennsylvania and a rural community hospital enhanced learning and improved pediatric patient outcomes. The partnership led to the development and implementation of an evidence-based pediatric peripheral intravenous (PIV) insertion program. Through the use of simulation technology and debriefing techniques at the pediatric PIV insertion program, pediatric PIV insertion skills of the medical–surgical nursing staff improved, as evidenced by a decreased number of pediatric PIV insertion attempts.