Pampa, TX — Staff at Pampa Regional Medical Center recently participated in Rural OB Emergency Simulation Training as part of the Rural Obstetric Safety & Readiness Program (ROSRP), an initiative designed to strengthen preparedness for obstetric emergencies. Tailored for rural hospitals with low birth volumes or limited obstetric resources, the hands-on training equips healthcare teams with the skills and confidence to respond effectively when maternal or neonatal emergencies arise.
The training, led by Jacquelyn Alvarado, DNP, APRN, CNM, FACNM, Director of Rural Maternal Health at the Texas A&M Rural and Community Health Institute (RCHI), provides rural healthcare teams with realistic, hands-on simulation experiences designed to strengthen clinical skills, teamwork, and confidence in managing obstetric emergencies.
Through realistic, scenario-based simulations, Dr. Alvarado and her team, in collaboration with and supported by the Texas A&M College of Nursing, guide nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals through obstetric emergencies to strengthen clinical skills, communication, teamwork, and decision-making. By practicing these high-stakes scenarios in a safe learning environment, participants gain the confidence and experience needed to deliver timely, coordinated, and high-quality care when it matters most.
Following the initial simulation training, participating facilities receive virtual refresher training every six months to reinforce best practices, review obstetric emergencies, and help ensure care teams remain confident, prepared, and ready to respond when needed. “Our goal is not simply to provide a single day of training,” Alvarado said. “We partner with rural hospitals to build lasting obstetric readiness through repeated practice, collaboration, and continuous improvement so that every mother and newborn receives safe, high-quality care regardless of where they present.”
For many rural facilities like Pampa Regional Medical Center, these opportunities are essential.
Through the Rural Obstetric Safety & Readiness Program, participating hospitals gain access to expert-led simulation experiences, evidence-based resources, and recurring education that supports sustained competency and strengthens emergency preparedness across rural communities.
For more information about obstetric simulation training opportunities, contact the Rural Maternal Health program at ruralmaternalhealth@tamu.edu.
