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Sim Center Design
Resources for designing or remodeling medical simulation centers or nursing simulation centers.
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How to Setup a Medical Simulation Lab Control Room using MacOS
Jeremy S. Kirkwood, BSHA, CHSOS, Coordinator of Simulation and Technology at Indiana University’s School of Nursing at the Fort Wayne…
Using Medical Simulation to Fill Healthcare Worker Shortage
Has your healthcare institution’s leadership expressed concern regarding the upcoming shortage of workforce available to the healthcare industry? In St.…
Clinical Simulation Center Personnel: Who You Need to Succeed
Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice is a crucial book for Clinical Simulation programs looking to maximize the…
Kaiser Permanente Shares Success of New Sim Labs & TEAMSTEPPS Training at SoCal Sim Collaborative
Yesterday in Los Angeles the Southern California Simulation Collaborative came together at the newly upgraded Kaiser Permanante Los Angeles Medical…
Medical Tube Connectivity – Time to Update Your Healthcare Simulation Lab?
Many medical simulation laboratories begin life after receiving a one time funding to cover the cost of building the physical…
Mistakes To Avoid When Designing a Medical Simulation Center
When designing a Medical Simulation Space, the number of pitfalls to avoid is unbelievable. From doors being too small for…
Evaluating Clinical Simulations in Medical Education
Recently on the Society for Technical Communication’s Instructional Design and Learning’s Special Interest Group, Seneca College student Serena Zaccagnini explored…
Healthcare Simulation Degree Programs: Comprehensive List
Healthcare Simulation Degree programs sure are few and far apart! No matter, we have a comprehensive list of Medical Simulation…
Expand Your Clinical Simulation Program By Building Healthcare Buyer Personas
Understanding Healthcare Buyer Personas is a crucial step in expanding the utilization of clinical simulation at your healthcare institution. Healthcare…
OR 360: Simulated OR of the Future from Cedars-Sinai & DoD
In 2014, Cedars-Sinai partnered with the U.S. military to design the “operating room of the future” with the goal of…
9 Key Considerations When Designing a Sim Lab
Designing a simulation lab is a multi-step process that involves extensive planning. Following a needs assessment, the learning requirements and…
One-Way Mirrors in Healthcare Simulation, Helpful or Hurtful?
Most would argue that the use of a one-way mirror enhances the “safe container” of the simulation lab space, but…