Fidelity in healthcare simulation is a key factor in the creation of meaningful educational experiences. When learners pretend to wash hands or operate IV pumps during simulation scenarios, the realism of the experience is interrupted and the learner loses focus on the scenario learning objectives. This article reviews various types of infusion pumps and how [...]

As the healthcare simulation industry grows, it also gets more competitive. Medical Simulation programs are expanding, simulation technology is evolving, and anyone interested in a career in simulation needs to stay ahead of it all. To give current and future simulation technicians and operations specialists a leg up on their competition, Level 3 Healthcare recently [...]

From the earliest days, Jump Simulation leaders made the decision to focus its educational efforts on interprofessional education. That means Jump facilitators and faculty, including University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria professors and clinicians throughout OSF HealthCare, work together to develop courses tailored to team-based training. Today we share about the innovative medical simulation [...]

Value is the focus of an “outside-in” oriented organization focused on solving problems. Here Amy Wedeking Shannon, President and Principal Consultant at CaliberOne Solutions, helps us consider the features, benefits and value proposition: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter to Clinical Simulation? This common business practice can help your healthcare simulation program find [...]