Join thought leaders from SSH, SESAM, the NLN, Simulation Canada, SimGhosts, and other societies, higher education institutions, healthcare organizations and industry partners, representing countries from across the globe for the 2024 GNSH Summit from October 24th – 27th! This think-tank like summit is focused on exploring the continuing health human resource crisis, the latest advancements…

Operative Experience (OEI), a leader in healthcare simulation solutions, announced today that its Prolonged Casualty Care (PCCS Pro) Female simulator for trauma care training recently passed operational testing and has been accredited and authorized for procurement by the U.S. Army. The Army’s operational testing program conducts independent operational tests of new and emerging technologies that will…

In recognition of World Patient Safety Day, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing actions to address patient and workforce safety in our health care system. Last year, President Biden tasked his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to identify a path forward to tackle these systemic and pervasive challenges. In response, PCAST made actionable…

A first in Australia, cutting-edge simulation technology is giving Charles Sturt University nursing students the edge on real-world experience from the comfort of their classroom. HealthiERSim is an innovative simulated electronic health records system which enhances students’ health digital literacy by providing a risk-free virtual environment to practise using digital healthcare tools and electronic documentation…

This study indicates that the utilization of Innovative medical technologies has the potential to enhance learning outcomes. The use of simulations allows students to engage in hands-on practice without risking patient harm. Mobile devices afford students uninterrupted access to educational resources, thereby enabling efficient learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to personalize education, enhance…

Three separate virtual MCI drills were conducted. Both students and instructors were able to grasp the new format quickly. Students reported the drills to be informative and engaging, and instructors felt the drills mimicked the real-world experience well. This format had the added benefit of allowing multiple rounds of simulation to occur in rapid succession.

Immersive technologies have only just started to meaningfully enrich our educational repertoire. Indeed, the potential impact of VR technology on practices in medical education has been highlighted in several recent studies. In a recent report for instance, small groups of medical students participated in highly immersive virtual clinical scenarios (STEP-VR) and were subsequently evaluated for…

Dr. Aimee Martin, director of simulation at the Medical Partnership, wears many hats in the center. From writing the simulation exercises to acting as a nurse in a scenario, Martin has her hands in all things sim. “I hope students gain a better understanding of how knowledge of the foundational sciences, clinical skills, teamwork, leadership…

The University of Adelaide has forged a new partnership with the State Theatre Company South Australia (STCSA) to provide professional development opportunities for actors. This initiative is part of the university’s Adelaide Health Simulation (AHS)’s Simulated Patient Program, which employs over 80 local actors. The actors, both trained and non-trained, simulate patient scenarios to help…

Coventry University is training healthcare and engineering professionals with an immersive technology suite following a £3 million investment. The university’s School of Health and Care has opened a new VR CAVE environment, while the university’s College of Engineering Environment and Science has installed a Powerwall. The investment was funded from a £5 million grant for…

Simulab Corporation, a leader in medical simulation technology, is excited to announce the launch of its latest human patient simulator, the AirwayBaby Infant Airway Management Trainer. This advanced training tool simulates airway management of zero to six-month-old infants for healthcare professionals worldwide. The AirwayBaby Trainer incorporates realistic internal anatomy, including a tongue, epiglottis, vallecula, and…

HealthForce Kentucky – a collaboration of local healthcare and education institutions – is expanding its training capabilities by adding a second mobile technology center. HealthForce 2 is a custom 53-foot double expandable trailer designed to meet the region’s growing demand for hands-on healthcare training. “We expected that the demand for HealthForce 1 would be high,…

Despite an exponential growth in the use of technology-driven simulation in healthcare, educators should be mindful of its careful integration in medical curricula. Clinical training on real patients cannot be replaced by any strategy or tool regardless of its perceived efficiency or effectiveness. Bearing in mind the learning styles of our learners with a preference…

This perspective focuses on the role of healthcare simulation in training and implementing processes aimed at improving the quality of care and patient safety. Evidence of the effectiveness of simulation in improving clinical performance, reducing healthcare costs and raising professional education standards is presented. In light of this evidence, we propose to consider simulation-based education…

At the forefront of healthcare simulation innovation, Benjamin Berg, director of SimTiki Simulation Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), has been recognized with awards for his outstanding contributions to the field. Berg was recently inducted as a fellow of the Society of Simulation in Healthcare Academy…

The University of Colorado College of Nursing simulation lab at the Anschutz Medical Campus has been awarded a Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement recognition from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). INACSL’s endorsement recognizes healthcare institutions and practices that have demonstrated excellence in applying simulation standards in four areas: Prebriefing, debriefing, facilitation,…

A key challenge to simulation educators is to find the most effective instructional design that would enhance participant learning. A wide variation in the instructional designs adopted, with no standardisation in the outcome measurements used, made comparisons difficult. The review clarified the terms repeated and repetitive instructional designs. Repetition of scenarios referred to repeating the…

Appendectomy is the standard treatment for appendicitis, with the laparoscopic technique offering benefits like lower infection rates and quicker recovery. However, residents often have their first practical experience with the procedure on real patients, increasing surgical risks. In this context, medical simulation emerges as a crucial methodology, allowing professionals to experience a variety of scenarios…

Metropolitan State University of Denver ushers in a new frontier for the future of patient-centered health care this September with the opening of its Interprofessional Simulation and Skills Laboratory, or Sim Labs. The state-of-the-art space, housed in the renovated West Classroom building, features a nurses station, an ambulance bay, a home health lab and other…

This study underscores the potential of patient-specific VR simulations as a valuable complement to decision-making and care provision in pediatric urological procedures. Integrating VR simulations into preoperative planning offers a more nuanced understanding of patient-specific anatomy and pathology, enabling tailored treatment strategies in most pediatric urological cases. Additionally, it boosts healthcare provider’s confidence and proficiency…

Low-fidelity RP simulation allows the development of confidence in technical and non-technical skills. Given increasing student numbers and increasing medical education costs, it can be utilised effectively as part of a simulation syllabus that helps prepare students for clinical practice. Areas of further research include focus groups, knowledge tests and comparisons to other forms of…