A103 Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Violence and Aggression in UK Emergency Departments through Simulation Training

Key Points

• Simulation training significantly enhances situational awareness and communication among emergency department staff, improving their readiness during violent encounters.
• Feedback indicated that 67% of healthcare professionals face violence in emergency departments, prompting the need for effective training strategies.
• The integration of an actor-based simulation model fosters collaboration among multidisciplinary teams while addressing real-life challenges of violence and aggression.
• Participants noted an increase in feelings of safety and team cohesion due to the effective use of simulation-based training in violent scenarios.