Patient Safety Series: Building Capacity for Advocacy with a Simulation Program
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Despite increased awareness and education around bias and discrimination, many healthcare professionals still feel ill-equipped to respond effectively when they witness or experience bias in the workplace. LifeBridge Health (LBH) recognized that traditional training was not enough. In response, the Clinical Excellence Team partnered with the Office of Health Advocacy and Fairness to launch an innovative solution: the Building Capacity for Advocacy Simulation Program.
This 1-hour webinar explores how LBH developed and implemented simulation-based training to build allyship skills and empower staff to interrupt bias in real time, a project that was recognized with a Circle of Honor Award. Drawing on evidence from the literature and lessons from clinical education, the program provides immersive, hands-on learning opportunities that move beyond awareness into confident action. Attendees will learn how simulation scenarios were designed, how the program was integrated into clinical operations, and what measurable impact it has had on staff confidence, workplace inclusion, and ultimately, patient care.
Join us to hear how this award-winning program is scaling up allyship across the health system - enhancing psychological safety, equity, and quality across teams.
Leah Lewis-Garber MSN, RN, CNL, NPD-BC
Health Equity Program Leader
LifeBridge Health
Leah is the Health Equity Program Leader in the Office of Health Advocacy and Fairness at LifeBridge Health, where she works with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and provide high quality equitable care for all. She is dedicated to harnessing data, collaboration, and innovative education to empower teams and reimagine healthcare systems so that every team member, patient and our community can thrive.
Renilda Tijones MSN, RN, CNOR
Executive Director, Surgical and Procedural Services
LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital
Renilda P. Tijones is a Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of Perioperative experience. She completed her Master’s of Science in Nursing at the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, Philippines. She has been in various positions and leadership roles in the periop area and is currently the Executive Director of Surgical and Procedural Areas at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She embodies a dynamic leadership style and demonstrates a profound commitment to developing the members of the perioperative team.
Angela Torres, B.A.
Standardized Patient Educator
LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital
Angie has an extensive background in medical simulation, with a particular focus on scenarios involving Standardized Patients (SPs). Her expertise encompasses casting, scriptwriting, and collaborative case development with medical professionals, aiming to enhance both clinical practices and interpersonal communication skills. Angie uses simulation and debriefing with good judgment to foster comprehensive and compassionate medical education
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