Zach Eastwood, BS, CHSOS Technology and Operations Manager at Swedish Simulation Center, wrote in to share more about the Pacific Northwest Healthcare Simulation Collaborative (PNWHSC) which provides a forum for members to discuss simulation, share evidence-based best practice for simulation learning experiences, as well as, share individual expertise, techniques, tools, and resources in simulation training. [...]

The role of healthcare simulation in improving patient safety expands every year however, persuading hospital and clinic administrators to increase funding for simulation may be challenging. Today’s article was guest author Dr. Kim Baily PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, previous Simulation Coordinator for Los Angeles Harbor College and Director of Nursing for El Camino College reviews an [...]

This year two new Master’s Degree programs for Healthcare Simulation have launched into action for those considering to advance their career in this highly sought after field. Located within the U.S. is the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions MSHS of Master of Science Healthcare Simulation, and from Ireland comes the Masters [...]

Most would argue that the use of a one-way mirror enhances the “safe container” of the simulation lab space, but does it? Today guest author Molly Schleicher MSN, RN, CHSE, Simulation Educator at Robert Morris University and Educational Specialist at Oxford Medical Simulation takes a look at one-way mirrors in medical simulation asking us “Do they [...]