NCHFL PICU In-Situ Simulation Series 2026

The PICU In-Situ Simulation Program brings interprofessional critical care teams together in their own clinical environment to practice responding to high-acuity, low-occurrence (HALO) events. These simulations focus on improving teamwork, communication, and effective use of equipment to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Patient Care Techs and Respiratory Therapists

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective teamwork (including closed-loop communication, shared mental model, SBAR, and clear roles & responsibilities.)
2. Demonstrate operational preparedness in the PICU for high-acuity, low-occurence (HALO) events.
3. Perform critical actions to stabilize the PICU patient.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the course coordinator, Anna Pirner at anna.pirner@nemours.org.

If you have questions related to CE, please reach out to Allie Goetaski at [email protected].

Accreditation Information

 In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Physicians 
Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses 
Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nemours Children’s Health is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide nursing continuing education: Provider #50-1428. This course is an approved activity for 0.5 contact hours.  

Pharmacists 
Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum 0.5 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.