Highlights ■ In situ simulation prepares healthcare teams for hospital fire emergencies. ■ Simulation strengthens teamwork, communication, and  safety culture. ■ This study demonstrates that simulation enables the  identification of latent threats and gaps in institutional protocols. ■ In situ training contributes to organizational readiness and emergency planning. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate in situ simulations as a training strategy for the initial care of trauma victims in a hospital fire scenario. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study was conducted […]

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the presence of depression and anxiety symptoms in survivors of the Haiti earthquake who were assisted by a healthcare team from the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, and to evaluate the impact that losing a family member during this catastrophe could have on the development of these symptoms. METHODS: Forty survivors of the Haiti earthquake who were assisted by the healthcare team between February and March of 2010 were included in this study. All subjects underwent a semi-structured […]