Demonstrating the Spread of Bacterial Infection within a Hospital Setting through Simulations and Role-play

 

Hannah Lathrop, Lindsey Hull, Lexi Green, Susan Wright, & Sarah E. Ruffell

Advances in Biology Laboratory Education, 2020, Volume 41

https://doi.org/10.37590/able.v41.art41

Abstract

The purpose of this lab is to showcase how infections and bacteria are spread throughout the hospital from patient to healthcare personnel. Students were assigned to specific roles, such as patient, nurse, physician, family member, lab technician and hospital liaison. Through the use of simulations and role-playing students worked as a team to determine the patient?s diagnosis. This activity was designed for nursing students, and could be completed in group of 4 over a 1-hour period.

Keywords:  Microorganisms, UV light, UV powder, hospital personnel

University of Ottawa (2019)