Virtual Non-Technical Skills Assessment Training is an Effective, Scalable Approach for Novice Raters

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Effect of COVID-19 on Surgical Training Across the United States: A National Survey of General Surgery Residents

Hassan Aziz et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on surgical training and education, leading to a decline in surgical cases and a shift towards online didactics. Most residents expressed concerns about contracting or transmitting COVID-19 during the pandemic. Increased focus on online education may be a positive outcome of the pandemic for surgical training programs.

JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION (2021)

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Training Novice Raters to Assess Nontechnical Skills of Operating Room Teams

Jason C. Pradarelli et al.

Summary: This study introduced a training curriculum for assessing non-technical skills of operating room teams, involving novice raters, and demonstrated high inter-rater reliability among the novices. The use of scalable training materials to produce reliable measurements of OR team performance suggests potential for future quality improvement projects focusing on surgical safety.

JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION (2021)

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Leadership for continuous improvement in healthcare during the time of COVID-19

R. N. J. Graham et al.

Summary: This year has seen significant acceleration in healthcare innovation and collaboration due to the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic response. Utilizing the NHS leadership guide and new evidence to ensure excellent innovations are maintained while adapting to the evolving crisis. The goal is to provide ongoing and strong clinical leadership and improved quality of care.

CLINICAL RADIOLOGY (2021)

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