The Society for Simulation in Healthcare has recently published, Healthcare Simulationist Code of Ethics. The document has been formulated by a global working group to support the quality and ethical practice of healthcare simulation around the world. The Importance of Professional Codes of Ethics A code of ethics is an essential milestone in the maturation … Continue reading Simulationist Code of Conduct
As many of you know, operations can be increasingly complex the longer your center has been in operation, and as the number of courses increase and the types become more diverse, it becomes a job just to keep them straight. Our center tries to keep things straight by using separate folders for each course. In … Continue reading Operations Tip
Anyone who has done in situ simulation knows, eventually you will forget a cable or the site you are working at will not have all the cables you need. Over the years, I have come to carry around a little “ditty” bag with excess cables and adapters you can take with you. Here is a … Continue reading Tech Tip
Prior to each session, a detailed functionality check should be performed on the equipment, and all the curriculum should be available. We recommend that 1 hour to 45 minutes prior to the session to start function checking the the simulator, software, and A/V equipment. At 30 minutes prior to the session, we recommend the instructor … Continue reading Operations Tip
As most people know, computers that are on for long periods of time or are running multiple programs at once eventually will become less responsive and perceive to take longer to do things, this is because many different software programs we run on the computers “leak” memory. Essentially, the program will use part of the … Continue reading Tech Tip
Using a high technology simulator in your center such as the SimMan 3G presents new day-to-day challenges for operators and facilitators. Lets face it, simulators like the SimMan 3G have a lot of bells and whistles, and some features of SimMan 3G may not be used on regular basis at your center. Specifically, I am … Continue reading Tech Tip
Did you know… The Society for Simulation in Healthcare has published a Healthcare Simulation Dictionary? The Healthcare Simulation Dictionary features a collection of definitions showing how various terms—and their meanings— are being used in the profession today. Inside you’ll find straightforward definitions of 127 words and terms. Get your copy today! Click Here to Download … Continue reading Simulation Dictionary
I get a lot of questions about what platforms and programs we use to keep track of operational and curriculum data, forms, records, etc.. So here is a brief list: Calendar and Scheduling We use Google Calendar for scheduling. The program is free, it meets our needs, and can be linked to our website for … Continue reading Operations: What we use
Some of our courses/programs/sessions only come around once a year, and its easy to forget what you did last year. Make an equipment list, set up the equipment and room and then take a photo of it. Then when the course runs, you have a photo and an equipment list as a reference. Here is … Continue reading Tech Tip
For those of you that do in situ simulation, we found this blog post that may help you avoid some of those A/V challenges. Those of you who do in-situ simulations may know this problem: You are setting up the A/V-system, but suddenly you realize that a vital cable is missing. Or one of the … Continue reading SimTech: A/V Lifesavers and general Toolbox — LowCostSim – Medical simulation on a shoestring!
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