Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS) designs, builds, and delivers immersive virtual reality (VR) experiential learning opportunities for healthcare students and practitioners. OMS offers learners access to over 240 clinical healthcare simulation scenarios both in-headset and on-screen. These scenarios can be run in person with supervision, or learners can remotely work through clinical simulations at their own [...]
An effective verbal presentation with an impressive slide deck which is presented to a high standard is not easily obtained without experience, practice and consideration. As healthcare staff that work in healthcare simulation, presentation skills are often expected as part of the role as a clinical educator. However, there is often no formal education provided [...]
Healthcare simulation based education revolutionizes the landscape of health education. With offers of immersive and experiential educational opportunities that enhance skills, elevate knowledge, and ultimately improve patient care outcomes. With this innovation and collaboration in mind, the Aga Khan University’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) presents SIMPACT 2024 the first ever international conference [...]
TeamSTEPPS, an evidence-based program, is designed to optimize the performance of healthcare teams. Effective teamwork and communication are foundational to providing every patient with high-quality, safe care throughout the healthcare system. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, updated TeamSTEPPS recently to address changes [...]
Healthcare simulation plays a crucial role to train healthcare professionals by provision of realistic scenarios in a controlled environment. Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (SOS) are essential to ensure the effective implementation and management of clinical simulation programs. The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) offers a certification known as the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist [...]
Following the award winning film “To Err is Human“, Tall Tale productions’ Director Mike Eisenberg has released the trailer for a new patient safety documentary called “The Pitch: Patient Safety’s Next Generation”. With a “Healthcare Simulation Industry” Premiere at SimGHOSTS 2024 this August, The Pitch should have all healthcare simulation educators and clinical staff considering [...]
