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Table 2 Scripted errors

From: “Maybe I’m not that approachable”: using simulation to elicit team leaders’ perceptions of their role in facilitating speaking up behaviors

Scenario element

Type of error

Scripted error

Responding to an urgent request for help

Unprofessionalism

Delayed response to call for help

Assessing fetal position

Clinical assessment

Incorrectly identify position

Supervising a forceps-assisted vaginal delivery

Procedural checklist error

Fail to ensure the proper safety steps are taken (e.g., consent, bladder drained, neonatal resuscitation team, and anesthesia available)

Recommend a contraindicated medication

Medication error

Request hemabate in active asthmatic patient

Abandon team in crisis

Lack of situational awareness

Leave the scenario prematurely to go attend to another patient