CERTAIN (Checklist for Early Recognition and Treatment of Acute Illness and iNjury) is a comprehensive global health program that includes online webinars, virtual simulation workshops, and inter-professional coaching. This program aims to enhance the performance and patient-centered care of acute care practices in hospitals worldwide by multidisciplinary team clinicians. 

Mission

To implement CERTAIN in diverse environments around the world to minimize preventable death, disability.

Vision

To maximize quality of life in critically ill patients.

CERTAIN Programs

CERTAIN Online

On-line On-Demand Curriculum

  • Didactic Lectures & Video Demos: Admission, Rounds, Ultrasound

  • Shared Decision Making, Humanizing ICU

  • Clinical Research, Medical Simulation and Quality Improvement

  • Knowledge Quiz

CERTAIN Simulation

In-Person or Remote Simulation

  • Simulation Workshop: Admission and Resuscitation, System-based Plan of Care

  • Ultrasound as a Stethoscope

  • Shared Decision Making, Humanizing ICU

  • Research and Quality Improvement, Case-based Discussion

CERTAIN Coaching

Remote Critical Care Coaching

  • CERTAIN Coaching is a year-long weekly ICU remote coaching program via video conference

  • The topics include: critical care curriculum, case based discussions and ongoing research quality improvement collaboration


The CERTAIN program program distinguishes itself with these key advantages:

  • Validated by global research studies demonstrating enhanced patient outcomes.

  • Coaching on patient-centered care, safety, quality, and research to improve healthcare delivery.

  • Extended engagement featuring regular interprofessional case discussion and virtual simulations.

  • Continuous, collaborative learning facilitated by a secure social media platform

  • Multilingual delivery and customization based on needs assessment.

  • Sustainable online platform that minimizes carbon emissions, emphasizing environmental responsibility.