From Transport to Trauma: Collaborative Simulation Advances Care Readiness at Cook Children's - Prosper

Members of the Cook Children’s Education and Professional Development team recently partnered with colleagues at Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper to strengthen trauma care readiness as Prosper advances toward its Trauma designation. 

Roberta Miller, Leslye Ammons, and Sarah Smith collaborated with Sam Shelby, D.O., Sifrance Tran, M.D., Julio Castillo, M.D. and Kelly Stevens, R.N., to design high-fidelity simulation scenarios tailored to pediatric patients and real-world clinical situations. These simulations provided teams with valuable hands-on practice in responding to critical cases involving children and their families.

Teddy Bear Transport played a key role in the effort by assisting with the transport of manikins and necessary supplies. As one transport nurse shared, “This is a very interesting transport!”

Staff participants expressed their appreciation, noting, “Thank you for your time, energy, and patience in creating this experience. We are truly grateful, both for the education and the opportunity to collaborate closely with your team.”

This initiative highlights how our teams continue to fulfill the Promise of Cook Children’s—delivering exceptional care and supporting excellence across our region.