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VAST course reading list: Pre-VAST anesthesia non-technical skills (ANTS) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27331783/ Development resources.wfsahq.org/wp-content/upl… Durability of ANTS and application pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31839255/ Below for more👇

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The VAST SIMposium got off to a strong start with great enthusiasm from the 60 participants. The day included a 'getting-to-know-you' exercise where people switched chairs to meet their colleagues, introduction to the VAST FORM, and practicing running and debriefing scenarios.

@Nivedhyaa1 @wfsaorg @Assoc_Anaes @DalAnesthesia The article is linked in the post, thank you for your interest!

@VASTLearning @wfsaorg @Assoc_Anaes @DalAnesthesia Well done. Wish to read the entire article

VAST's study was published! "This study highlights the capacity for collaborative research and multidirectional knowledge sharing to develop new insights, advancing knowledge within our global simulation community." shorturl.at/n9YGF @wfsaorg @Assoc_Anaes @DalAnesthesia

Participants from 21 countries are all heading to Nairobi, Kenya to begin the VAST Simposium. Here are some of the course materials ready for transport. @wfsaorg @DalAnesthesia @DalMedSchool @SAFE_courses @Rwandanesthesia

The team at VAST is excited for our upcoming SIMposium in Kenya beginning October 23rd! We are expecting over 60 people from 21 countries, with representation from North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. (Picture from SIMposium Rwanda 2022)

@VASTlearning collaborating together with @RBCRwanda, @ZiplineRwadan and @ISBTCO to add the first Massive Hemorrhage Protocol simulation for PPH management to transfusion medicine education in Rwanda. @TerriSkeltonCAN @wfsaorg @DalAnesthesia @ASALifeline

That's a wrap on the first ever #VAST course in #Mongolia! What a successful start to Mongolia's VAST journey! A huge congratulations to our volunteers and our deepest gratitude to the Mongolian National University. @num_edu @ASA_Australia @ANZCA @wfsaorg @scwhynot

An incredible #VAST Instructors Course (IC) took place in April in #Mexico City! Thank you to everyone who made it such a huge success! #mededucation #simulation #anaesthesia #pain #globalhealth @wfsaorg @SAFE_courses @CAS_IEF @ASAGlobal @DalAnesthesia

Upcoming #VASTCourse: Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, #India on June 14-16, 2024. See flyer for details! @wfsaorg @ISANHQ @CAS_IEF @SAFE_courses

VAST Instructor Course in #Mexico City has commenced! A big thank you and congratulations to all who took part in making this happen! #VAST #mededucation #simulation #anesthesia #learning

@VaibhaviUpadhye did an excellent job presenting about @VASTLearning Wellbeing (VW)! Summary: - VW grew naturally from VAST simulation for teams - non-technical skills training improves communication and cohesiveness - VW focuses on personal and organizational behaviour change

Congrats to the team in Bukavu, #DRC on their successful completion of the #VAST Course and VAST #Wellbeing ! Their VAST journey has just begun; we cannot wait to see what else is in store for them! @wfsaorg @PainRwanda @SmileTrainAfric @SAFE_courses @CAS_IEF @Anesthesia_UR

I'm looking forward to presenting more on this at: WCA 2024 Singapore @wfsawca workshops & CASAM Victoria @CASUpdate #CASAM2024 @CASIEF symposium

🆕 🆓 Evaluation of Wellbeing course for low-resource settings @VASTLearning ✅raised awareness ✅helped participants feel less alone ✅reduced taboos ✅permission to prioritize well-being and seek workplace change journals.lww.com/38306670.pmid 1/3 👇

VAST Foundation Year is well underway at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University in Pune, #India! Participants and facilitators are having a wonderful time, fully emersed in this learning experience! @wfsaorg @SAFE_courses @ASA_Australia @CAS_IEF

Congrats to Dr. Ravi Ram Shrestha and the team at NAMS Bir Hospital in #Kathmandu, Nepal for starting the #VAST Foundation Year journey! No hesitation after completing the VAST Course and Facilitator Course in November; they were ready to dive in to all things VAST! @wfsaorg

Setting up for the VAST Facilitator Course in Haramaya university college of health and medical sciences in Harar Ethiopia. Thank you for the support @VASTLearning @CAS_IEF @huhfcsh @jon_bailey_anes @dylanbould @parlowj1 @BCCWH_Global @PART_BCCH @GastonNYIRIGIRA

The first #VAST course of 2024 is in the books! Congrats to the team in Hyderabad, #India for a successful course! @drgitanath @vibnaik @sailuk78 @SAFE_courses @wfsaorg @CAS_IEF @ASAGlobal @DalAnesthesia @ASA_Australia

If you’re interested in participating in or implementing VAST Wellbeing, We will be delivering an abbreviated version and a session on implementation at #WCA2024 @wfsawca

VAST Well-being includes many interactive group discussions and presentations on Personal and organizational factors Behavioural and organizational change strategies.

VAST Well-being was hosted in #Rwanda last weekend, organized by the one and only @GastonNYIRIGIRA Supported by @kfaisalhospital 200 staff signed up before having to close registration… for now. Co-facilitated @KwizeraNdekezi @jon_bailey_anes Amy Brown