Sheri Tokumaru

Dr. Sheri Tokumaru


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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21 March 2023 in Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
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STSheri Tokumaru
Sheri Tokumaru
LWLorrie Wong
Lorrie Wong
NYNicole Young
Nicole Young
LBLaura Boehm
Laura Boehm
AMAryn Meguro
Aryn Meguro
MKMasaki Kamal
Masaki Kamal

12 December 2025 in International Medical Education
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HOHolly Olson
Holly Olson
MDMelodee Deutsch
Melodee Deutsch
CKChad Kawakami
Chad Kawakami
AMAlison Miyasaki
Alison Miyasaki
STSheri Tokumaru
Sheri Tokumaru
LWLorrie C. K. Wong
Lorrie C. K. Wong
Background: Patient safety through root cause analyses and action planning (RCA2) is often taught in healthcare system-specific formats, in ways that are not applicable to interprofessional teams. The purpose of this article is to describe and evaluate an interprofessional RCA2 simulation conducted via videoconferencing, where attendees used cause mapping to identify root causes. Methods: Educators from medicine, nursing, and pharmacy schools developed the curriculum. Sessions included residents from graduate medical education programs, senior nursing students, and pharmacy residents. Facilitators provided brief didactics, and the simulation reviewed a safety event, root cause analysis, development of action plans, and a formal debrief session. Google Suite tools were used to create a cause map and action plan. Participants completed the Interprofessional Collaborative Competencies Attainment Survey (ICCAS), facilitators conducted after-action reviews, and survey responses were used for quality improvement. Results: Most participants found this simulation helpful. There were significant improvements in self-perception of skills in the six ICCAS domains. Participants also noted that learning RCA would be helpful in their future practice. Conclusions: This patient safety simulation in an interprofessional team environment helped participants develop teamwork and an understanding of the RCA2 process. Participants learned to ask clarifying questions and voice concerns, which is essential when identifying root causes. This process serves as a guide for teaching these skills. Future iterations can implement this simulation-based RCA and adapt it for other, diverse populations.

3 September 2024 in Clinical Simulation in Nursing
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KTKimm Teruya
Kimm Teruya
LWLorrie Wong
Lorrie Wong
STSheri Tokumaru
Sheri Tokumaru
AMAlexander Munro
Alexander Munro
MBMichele Bray
Michele Bray
MKMasaki Kamal
Masaki Kamal