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
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
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
Medical simulation has increased in size and scope over the past 20 years. What started out as an aviation industry safety standard has been picked up and adapted to meet the needs of the healthcare industry under the aim of improving provider/team competence and confidence, patient safety and decreasing overall costs. Now medical simulation is … Continue reading Medical Simulation Program: A Model for Sustainability
As the Director of Operations, I know it is important to engage the Sim Techs in every aspect of simulation. One thing that employers do is mistake the Sim Techs or Simulation Specialists for regular employees. Sim Techs are crucial in the success of everything from planning, to the overall operation. If you think about … Continue reading Sim Techs are Crucial to Every Program
Return on investment is the “golden unicorn,” when discussing your program with non-simulation types. Recently, Dr. Paul Phrampus recently tackled this subject: ——————————————– Education may NOT be the Return on Investment Value of Healthcare Simulation Its January 2019 and I am flying to San Antonio, Tx to attend the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare. … Continue reading Return on Investment in Medical Simulation
Have you ever wanted to know what sim is/has been up to? The UC Irvine Medical Education Simulation Center routinely publishes documents and material about its operations and schedules. Want to see our current schedule?http://medsim.uci.edu/calendar.asp Our Strategic Plan can be found here.https://sites.uci.edu/medsim/about-us/strategic-planning/ Center Newslettershttps://sites.uci.edu/medsim/about-us/newsletter/ Annual reportshttps://sites.uci.edu/medsim/about-us/annual-reports/
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