Ellen Deutsch serves as a Senior Scientist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
Why did you join IPSS?
I first joined IPSS because many simulationists who I know and admire are members; I thought IPSS might be an interesting organization. As IPSSW is relatively young, members are often self-selected, creative individuals who are passionate about simulation.
What are your research interests?
My research interests have evolved over time. Early in my career, my research explored patient care processes and surgical techniques. Over time my research interests have changed to include boot camps, Safety-II, and exploring how to best support learners and colleagues in providing the best care while also achieving satisfaction in their work. This support includes both improving the skills of individuals and teams, and optimizing healthcare delivery systems.
What is the most innovative sim-related activity you do in your work?
Using simulation to improve the healthcare systems that constrain or support patient care is a powerful application of simulation. Dr. Shawna Perry, Dr. Harshad Gurnaney and I are editing a textbook about simulation for system improvement. We’ve invited simulationists, clinicians, and experts from other sciences to collaborate on chapters; our intent is to create material that incorporates diverse expertise and speaks to diverse audiences.
What do you gain from your IPSS membership?
There are limitless opportunities to work with, learn from, and be energized by simulation experts who are excited about their work.
What are you looking forward to at IPSSW?
Networking and reconnecting with colleagues! At the next IPPSW, I’m looking forward to catching up with colleagues and learning about their new activities; meeting new people; seeing the latest simulators; and hearing keynote speakers who provide intriguing insights and expand my view of simulation’s applications.
Ellen S Deutsch, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP, FSSH, CPPS completed a residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology Masters in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality.
She serves a Senior Scientist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. She has served as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Medical Director at ECRI Institute and the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority, Editor of the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory, and Director of PeriOperative Simulation at CHOP. She has expertise in developing innovative simulation programs as well as patient safety data analysis and display. She has held leadership roles in national Otolaryngology and international Simulation organizations; authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, chapters and editorials, and given 80 invited lectures. Her goals include implementing human factors principles and enhancing the resilience of healthcare delivery systems thereby empowering clinicians to improve patient safety and provider satisfaction.
