Copic Medical Foundation Grant Recipient: Metropolitan State University of Denver

01/03/25 • 27 min

Within Normal Limits: Navigating Medical Risks

This episode features Mary Tucker and Garrett Chism discussing an interprofessional education pilot program between Metropolitan State University of Denver and Denver Health. The program is supported by a grant from the Copic Medical Foundation and focuses on simulation training for nursing and EMT students to improve patient outcomes. The objectives include evaluating critical changes in patient assessment, completing trauma assessments, and demonstrating closed-loop communication. A key aim is to teach students from different disciplines to communicate effectively and understand each other's roles to reduce errors in patient care.

Metropolitan State University Nursing Program: https://www.msudenver.edu/nursing

Denver Health EMT training program: https://www.denverhealth.org/paramedics

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Metropolitan State University Nursing Program: https://www.msudenver.edu/nursing

Denver Health EMT training program: https://www.denverhealth.org/paramedics

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