Improving Outcomes in the NICU: A Systems Approach to Safer Care
Improving Outcomes in the NICU: A Systems Approach to Safer Care
Join us for a focused conversation on how leading clinicians are using simulation to improve outcomes—by strengthening the systems behind care.
In the NICU, outcomes depend on more than individual expertise. They reflect how teams, processes, environments, and decisions come together—often under pressure, with no margin for error.
The question is no longer solely “Are our people trained?”
It is “Does our system consistently support them to deliver safe, effective care?”
This session brings together two global leaders in neonatal and emergency healthcare simulation to explore how a systems approach can uncover risk, improve team performance, and drive better outcomes for the most vulnerable patients.
What you'll gain
- ✓Practical examples of how system gaps—not individual performance—impact NICU outcomes
- ✓How simulation can uncover latent safety threats before they reach patients
- ✓Approaches to move from training events to ongoing systems improvement
- ✓Clear, actionable ideas you can apply in your own setting
Why this matters
Even highly-trained teams can be limited by the systems they work within.
Simulation offers a way to see those systems clearly—testing workflows, surfacing risks, and improving performance before it matters most.
This is how leading organizations are moving from training alone to measurable improvements in care.
Featured speakers
Lou Halamek, MD, FAAP
Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford University
Director, Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE)
A pioneer in neonatal simulation, Dr. Halamek has spent decades advancing how interdisciplinary teams train and perform in high-risk environments, with a focus on improving real-world outcomes.
Victoria Brazil, MD, FACEM
Emergency Physician and Simulation Leader
Gold Coast Health & Bond University, Australia
Dr. Brazil is internationally recognized for using simulation to improve systems of care—helping healthcare organizations identify risk, test processes, and strengthen performance at the system level.