NHS managers who silence whistleblowers could be barred from working in the NHS, under proposals being announced this week.

Background: Debriefings are central to effective learning in simulation-based medical education. However, educators often face challenges when conducting debriefings, which are further compounded by the lack of empirically derived knowledge on optimal debriefing processes. The goal of this study was to explore the technical feasibility of audio-based speaker diarization for automatically, objectively, and reliably measuring…

This article describes an operational framework for implementing translational simulation in everyday practice. The framework, based on an input-process-output model, is developed from a critical review of the existing translational simulation literature and the collective experience of the authors’ affiliated translational simulation services. The article describes how translational simulation may be used to explore work…

SSH is pleased to announce an exciting leadership opportunity at Simulation in Healthcare as our current Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Mark W. Scerbo, steps down from this position in 2024 after eight years of distinguished service. The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is now soliciting nominations, including self-nominations, for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Simulation…

Implementing emerging technologies is at the forefront of nursing education in the new American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials and the School is exploring ways to incorporate artificial intelligence tools and methodologies to prepare nursing students for technology-driven health care environments.

Clinical simulations are often perceived by faculty as a substitute in the absence of live rotations in healthcare training, rather than the primary medium. This study aimed to evaluate efficacy of prenatal simulations by comparing prenatal exam outcomes when students experienced live prenatal clinicals to competency exam outcomes when students experienced simulation prenatal clinical only.

Cataract surgery requires a high level of dexterity and experience to avoid serious intra- and post-operative complications. Proper surgical training and evaluation during the learning phase are crucial to promote safety in the operating room (OR). This scoping review aims to report cataract surgery training efficacy for patient safety and trainee satisfaction in the OR…

Join Nationwide’s on October 15, 2024 for the inaugural Nationwide Children’s Extended Reality (XR) Symposium to connect, collaborate and invigorate technological advancement, research discovery, talent development and impact of extended reality (XR) in the Midwest and beyond. The conference will highlight emerging technology, research findings, innovative applications, and create partnerships in the field of extended…

Where tech meets healthcare education! CSTP is a 3-day course that will help boost your career and provide a cutting-edge skill set in audio-visual, biomedical, and information & communications technology competencies for healthcare education.

This pilot implementation study introduces a novel, neonatal-specific virtual reality (VR) simulation platform for resuscitation training and assesses its initial feasibility and reception in a neonatal intensive care unit setting. We developed a custom VR model simulating a resuscitation scenario for a 30-week neonate. Neonatal providers completed individualized training sessions and post-training surveys.

Inovus Medical, a global leader in surgical training technology, is proud to unveil its latest suite of modules for the HystAR simulator. Allowing trainees to hone their skills across an even more extensive range of surgical procedures and offering enhanced realism, these second-generation modules further solidify the HystAR’s position as the most advanced training tool…

MERIDIAN, Miss.—Mississippi State University celebrated a milestone development at its MSU-Meridian downtown Riley Campus Monday [Oct. 21], with a ribbon-cutting and tours showcasing the new healthcare education facilities of the Interprofessional Simulation Program.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony ushers in new era of opportunities On a bright Tuesday afternoon on the IU South Bend campus, the sentiments were even sunnier at a large gathering to celebrate the grand opening of the 20,000 square-foot Dwyer Healthcare Simulation Center. Representatives from the university and community expressed their enthusiasm and awe for the technical…

The Marquette College of Nursing has received a Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation, a leading health care simulation professional association. Marquette is one of just 40 institutions worldwide to obtain INACSL’s endorsement. INACSL has recognized Marquette’s excellence in the organization’s four cornerstone standards: pre-briefing, debriefing, facilitation and professional…

Researchers at Stanford University are designing Clinical Mind AI to be a customizable chatbot that can function as a virtual patient with which medical students can interact and practice forming diagnoses.

First responders in central Texas look forward to Texas State Technical College’s Emergency Medical Services classes BROWNWOOD, Texas — For many firefighters in central Texas, Brownwood will be home for the next few months — at least one day of the week. Some firefighters from Brownwood, Mason and Stephenville, along with an emergency medical technician…

The swift advancement of technology has brought about considerable changes in many areas, particularly medical education and surgical training. Among the emerging technologies, virtual reality (VR) stands out as one of the most promising innovations. VR offers the capability to deliver immersive, interactive training experiences that can enhance surgical skills without posing the risks typically…

This pilot implementation study introduces a novel, neonatal-specific virtual reality (VR) simulation platform for resuscitation training and assesses its initial feasibility and reception in a neonatal intensive care unit setting.

The Clinical Simulation Center at Penn State College of Medicine has earned a five-year accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Accredited Education Institutes Program. The award recognizes excellence in training for both staff and learners, advancing medical innovation and enhancing patient care. The state-of-the-art center offers realistic education and training in patient care and emergency medicine.

Researchers in Penn State’s Colleges of Engineering and of Medicine aim to reduce error rates in central-line placement by designing and implementing a novel robotic training program that uses life-like manikins and real-time feedback to simulate patient scenarios. Their recent study, published in the Journal of Surgical Education, demonstrated a significant reduction in placement errors…

Students across multiple medical programs at Victoria College worked in unison to expand their disciplinary knowledge in the school’s simulation lab, allowing them to practice real-world medical scenarios in a controlled environment. The simulation labs allow instructors at Victoria College to give students more realistic medical scenarios and provide them with the ability to learn…

Teleneonatology, the use of telemedicine for newborn resuscitation and care, can connect experienced care providers with high-risk deliveries. In a simulated resuscitation, we hypothesized that teleneonatal resuscitation, compared to usual resuscitation, would reduce the no-flow fraction. This was a single-center, randomized simulation trial in which pediatric residents were randomized to teleneonatal or routine resuscitation. The…

Augmented intelligence (AI)—often called artificial intelligence—was a valuable tool within health care long before the advent of ChatGPT. AI has helped with predictive modeling, ambient listening, and radiology, but the release and widespread availability of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT have sparked an AI revolution. When generative AI came out, people really started to notice…