Simulation Evaluation Tools

I am adding two links on this blog for evaluation tools you can use to collect data on your simulations. Look to the left column of the blog for the NLN and METI evaluation links!

2 Day Hands on "Intro-to-Debriefing" Course in Las Vegas:

2 Day Hands on "Intro-to-Debriefing" Course in Las Vegas:


What: This 2 day course will provide participants with functional methodology and extensive debriefing techniques design to create proactive, objective, and a safe environment to help learners identify and close performance gaps. This highly interactive course also offers extensive practice with techniques to link the immersive simulation experience with objective video review, facilitated discussion, learner behavior management, and pro-active performance gap mitigation. This course is HANDS ON and the "best in the west"!

(Then join us for the Gathering of Technicians Meeting!)

When: August 3rd - 4th, 2011

Where: Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas

Who Should Apply: Clinical educators who are new to simulation debriefing and looking for the BEST way to get hands on experience from leading experts!

Cost: $1200 per person

Website: http://csclv.nevada.edu/csclv/index.cfm/services/all-in-simulation-training/

Registration Link (including all payment method details): https://cedwebserver.unlv.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&course=113CO0117

About the Instructors: This course is being taught by the experts from Medical Simulation Design. (http://www.medsimdesign.com) Medical Simulation Design may very well be the best-kept secret in the Healthcare Simulation industry. Jane Kleinman RN, MAOM and Kristy Chambers RN, MSN have traveled the world developing simulation programs from Kaiser Permanente in San Jose to Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi.

SIMone's Simulation Rounds - In person or webinar!

 You're invited to SIMone's Simulation Rounds

SIMone Simulations Rounds can be seen via live webcast!

SIMone SIMULATION ROUNDS

Thursday, May 12, 2011

4:00pm – 6:00pm

An afternoon of innovation and education!  SIMone’s Simulation Rounds are interactive, educational events that celebrate and educate on simulation – with a focus on highlighting the excellence of the expertise here within Ontario.

Engaging and knowledgeable presenters
For our next rounds:
Dr. Rodrigo Cavalcanti, the co-founder of CEEP (the Centre for Excellence in Education and Practice) will be delivering a presentation on Integrated Simulation for Knee Arthrocentesis.
Wendy Stanyon, an Associate Professor from the UOIT (the University of Ontario Institute of Technology), will be presenting on the MindSight project, a website devoted to remove stigma and educate on mental health issues.

Available on live webcast!
For those not able to attend, the Simulation Rounds can be viewed via live webcast. To view the webcast, please go to http://epresence.med.utoronto.ca/1/watch/823.aspx where you will be asked to login or create an account.
The SIMone Simulation Rounds will take place on Thursday, May 12 from 4:00pm - 6:00 pm at 1 King’s College Circle at Discovery Commons in the University of Toronto’s Medical Sciences Building in Room 3172.

For additional information, please contact John Gilson at jgilson@SIM-one.ca or at 647-837-5851. We also encourage participants to visit our website

(www.SIM-one.ca) where information will be posted.

Our mailing address is:
60 Murray Street, Room L1-045
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 3L9 www.SIM-one.ca

Simulation-based education research course

Simulation Research Refined Atelier -- A 4-day intensive course in Simulation-Based Education Research

Date: May 3 - 6, 2011
Location: Toronto, Ontario

SIMone Ontario Simulation Network and the Wilson Centre are proud to present their course "Simulation Research Refined Atelier", a four-day intensive course in advanced simulation-based education research. Participants will have the opportunity to refine and enhance their skills in this dynamic and interactive course led by world respected researchers in simulation-based education research.

Additional information and online registration available at http://www.simulation-network.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2011

If you have any questions or require additional information please contact Katherine Papadimitriou (KPapadimitrious@mtsinain.on.ca).

Simulation Accreditation through SSH

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare is now providing a process to accredit simulation labs. Follow this link to learn more! http://www.ssih.org/SSIH/ssih/Forums/SSHCommittees/CATS/Certification1/Default.aspx

Re: Technology discussion...

Accessing information at the bedside using electronic devices is relevant and a skill to integrate into our education practices, Scott. The most recent issue of the Journal of Nursing Education (their 50th anniversary!) highlights educational technologies like Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), podcasts, simulation, and even texting in an undergraduate nursing course.

Cibulka & Crane-Wider (2011) successfully added PDAs to undergraduate and graduate nursing programs for students to access clinical relevant information at the point of care. They offer suggestions for successful implementation. Perhaps notebooks will be used as well. I like the idea of something I can fit in my pocket, unless the facility has these available at each bedside.

Of course another issue of infection control arises. Facility-based computers can have wipeable keyboards. A personal device could become a problem for isolation rooms in particular. Can anyone speak to how these issues are handled in your environments? My thought is that if users wash their hands before using devices consistently and do not set them down, there should be no problem.

Sara

Reference:

Cibulka, N.J. & Crane-Wider, L. (2011). Introducing personal digital assistants to enhance nursing education in undergraduate and graduate nursing program. Journal of Nursing Education, 50 (2), 115-117.

Technology and simulation

So, folks, belatedly I log my first blog posting to SimBlog_TechN-Educ. Recently attended the IMSH sponsored by SSiH. Interesting experience - not used to being in one place with so many people all interested and or 'doing' high fidelity / immersive simulation experiences (and other forms of simulation).

First, let's cover technology and then look at it, briefly, as related to simulation. It is clearly apparent information technology is rapidly moving toward ubiquity (the ultimate transparency). Computers, or at the very least computational 'chips', are pretty much integrated into 'work', 'academia', and 'home', whether via overt forms (aka 'PCs,' smart and non-smart phones, netbooks, laptops, and the list goes on & on - you get the drift). Computer chips are also now transparent in cars, appliances (see refrigerators and washers), house thermostats, and so forth. Truly invisible!

Laptop computers have rapidly transitioned to the preferred form factor for everyday use for a variety of reasons (mobile, powerful, cheap being the leading reasons as I see it). The rapid proliferation of wireless broadband access (see Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Panera, and other such eateries) makes mobility not a hook but an everyday expectation by thousands of road warriors.

So, now that the stage is set (or is it?), what about this sort of technology and its 'place' in high-fidelity / immersive simulation experiences? Well, for one, I see tablets moving into simulations in a variety of functions. I mean tablets along the lines of the iPad versus older iterations (such as the device used by Gaumard simulators). The newer tablets are lighter and easier to work with from a user point of view. Screen is easier to see; better resolution (all things being equal), too. How would tablets work in simulations?

I see these devices fulfilling roles much as in reality; viewing electronic records, viewing xray and other procedural video / records, and so forth. The possibility also exists for users to document in the health record during the simulation, too. I firmly believe the technology is now available for this as off-the-shelf applications. It is a matter of fitting the pieces together, if-you-will.

Ok, done for now. More later! As always, YMMV!

Scott

Sim Courses: Behling Simulation Center, Buffalo, NY

The Behling Simulation Center at the University at Buffalo is pleased to announce their 2011 dates for simulation methodology courses! Classes are small (8-10 learners each) and provide a mentoring environment. A more detailed description of the course content, tuition, lodging and on-line registration can be found by following this link:

http://ahc.buffalo.edu/simulation/courses.php

or by calling (716) 829-2467.

Note: These courses have not been evaluated by the blog. This is an informational post, not a recommendation. Thank you.

Sim Educator's PLAY DAY, February 2011

Simulation Educators of Western New York (SEWNY) Presents Another

Simulation Play Day

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

9 AM – 3 PM

This is our third SEWNY Simulation Play Day. The format will be similar to our previous Play Days held at Roberts Wesleyan College. However, this Play Day will be at the Wolk Center for Excellence in Nursing at Monroe Community College (MCC). The event provides a small-group with an informal format for discussion and collaboration on our use of simulation in nursing education. We will work on scenarios for our own use and to share. While we will provide scenarios to work from, please feel free to bring your own scenarios.

SEWNY Simulation Play Day Facilitators are:

Sara Manning, MS, RN, (Roberts Wesleyan College) and

Renee Sylvies, MS, RN (Kaleida Health)

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 9 am to 3 pm. (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Fee: $25 Non-refundable (includes light breakfast and lunch)
Register: jvolland@monroecc.edu

Mail your fee to: 
Janice Volland RN, MS
Monroe Community College, Department of Nursing, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623

Agenda:

Registration opens at 8:30 am with coffee and a light breakfast.
9:00 am Welcome & Introduction
9:15 am Morning Session:
Round Table Discussion: Our Current State of Simulation, both our Struggles and Successes
Frameworks, Models, and Learning Theories: Tools for Strengthening Learning Outcomes
Break
Simulation Development, Validation, and Testing Practices
Educator Resources
Simulation Poster Presentations
12:00 noon Lunch
12:40 pm Afternoon Session:
Tour of MCC’s Nursing Learning Center
Overview of Manikin Basics
Hands on Simulation Practice
2:45 – 3:00 pm Wrap up
Closing Comments and Evaluation

Location:
The Wolk Center for Nursing Excellence at MCC’s Brighton Campus, Building 9

Directions to MCC’s Brighton Campus: http://www.monroecc.edu/webdbs/WebMP.nsf/CampusMaps?OpenForm&Rochester

Map of MCC’s Brighton Campus: http://www.monroecc.edu/webdbs/WebMP.nsf/CampusMaps?OpenForm&BrMap1

Parking Information: You will need a permit to park on campus. One will be mailed to you upon registration.

Questions: Contact jvolland@monroecc.edu

Come out to Play!

National League for Nursing - Faculty Development

National League for Nursing - Faculty Development - View simulation webinars - 2011

NEW NAME - let's rename SEWNY!

The Task Force for the simulation educators of western NY (formerly SEWNY) recently held a meeting by phone conference and is moving forward for formalizing our group. On of our first steps will be to change our name so the acronym is not so simular to SUNY.

What are your ideas for a new name?
Please post your creative ideas, and let's respond to each other.

Together we are better!

When I meet with any of you I realize how we each have such unique ideas and abilities. There is so much synergy and when we come together a potential is created for deeper learning, richer understanding, and better patient care. Thank you to each of you for your participation.

Sara

Registration Open: OCTOBER 16, 2010 Roberts Wesleyan College/NYSLRG Simulation Conference

Roberts Wesleyan College (RWC) and the New York State Learning Resource Group (NYSLRG) and the Simulation Educators of Western New York (SEWNY) are pleased to present the second RWC Simulation Conference

Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr., Rochester, NY 14624

Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, 8 am to 4 pm
Friday pre-Conference with early registration and Vital Sim workshop from 1-4 pm

Keynote Speaker: Sharon Decker, RN, PhD, ACNS-BC, ANEF Professor and Director of The F. Marie Hall SimLife Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Dr. Sharon Decker is a faculty member at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing. She has taught courses from the fundamentals to advanced medical surgical nursing. Additionally, Dr. Decker is the Director of TTUHSC’s Quality Enhancement Program; Interprofessional Teamwork. Dr. Decker has presented at multiple conferences and provided consultation for nursing schools through-out the United States and abroad related to the integration of simulation into various curricula. She has been the recipient of numerous grants, participated in multiple national research studies related to simulation, and has been recognized multiple times for her excellence in teaching.
 
 
 
Registration fee: $75 (nonrefundable)
To register call Donna or Cheryl at 585-594-6330.
 

July 22, 2010 2nd Simulation Play Day

We will repeat the simulation play day in July! The information is the same as for the June Play Day so please see that post (immediately below) for information on the agenda and how to register. Registration will close on July 15. Hope to see you there!

Sara and Renee

Simulation Play Day JUNE 17 at Roberts Wesleyan College

The Simulation Educators of Western NY (SEWNY) Simulation Play Day will be a small-group, informal format for discussion and collaboration on our use of simulation in nursing education. We will work on scenarios for our own use and to share. SEWNY Simulation Play Day facilitators are Sara Manning, MS, RN, and Renee Sylvies, MS, RN.
Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 9 am to 3 pm. (This is a change from the June 1st date).
Fee: $25 Non-refundable (to cover lunch and overhead costs)     Please note: The JUNE Play Day is full. Please watch for upcoming Play Days to be announced. Thanks for the great response!
Call to Register by May 28, 2010 (585-594-6330).

We are requesting a limit of 2 persons per organization. If the Simulation Play Day fills and you are unable to register, we are planning additional events throughout the coming year.

Agenda:

Registration opens at 8:30 am with coffee and muffins provided.
9:00     Welcome & Introduction
9:20      Round Table Discussion: Struggles and successes we are encountering
10:00    Frameworks, models, and learning theories – Tools for strengthening simulation learning outcomes
11:00    Break
11:10    Simulation Validation and Testing – Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH) and
                      other scenario sources
12:00 - 12:40 Lunch (Provided)
12:40    Run it and Debrief it. (Hands-on simulation practice)
1:45      Resources:
• Simulation literature and training: What is available, what we can create as a group to share.
• Introducing INACSL Standards (under construction).
2:45 – 3:00 Closing comments and evaluations

Emerging Learning and Integrated Technologies Education (ELITE) through the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

I recently returned from the University of Pittsburgh’s ELITE training workshop on simulation for nurse educators. This 2 ½ day program was a great experience and one you may want to look into for advancing your own simulation knowledge and skill. The workshop addresses curriculum integration, advances in simulation research and education, and simulation skills for educators in curriculum development and implementation. The last day is very interactive. We wrote a scenario and ran it, practiced debriefing with feedback from expert debriefers, and viewed 3 other groups present their scenarios. It was a small group format and has inspired our own presentation of Simulation Play Day, a one-day event that we hope you will enjoy locally.


If you want to find more out about the ELITE events, visit http://www.nursing.pitt.edu/elite/.

Sara

New York State Learning Resource Group MAY 17 conference

past event

RWC February Conference shows We Want To Collaborate. SimBlog OPEN to increased viewing.

Roberts Wesleyan College hosted our first simulation conference in February, 2010. The evaluations have been reviewed and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. We would like to keep the collaboration developing through more opportunities to meet and share. Save the date: June 1st, for a Simulation Play Day from 8 am to noon. Details will be announced on the BLOG.

Also this blog will become more widely accessible and  open to viewing by anyone on the internet. Only known contacts may publish posts. The BLOG administrator must give "author" privileges for you to be able to post. Invitations can be requested by contacting the SimBlog administrator, manning_sara@roberts.edu and are subject to approval.

Sara

Nursing Summit at Nazareth College

Innovations in Teaching:
The Impact of Technology and Global Perspectives on Education for Health Care Professionals
June 14 & 15, 2010
Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618

For more information contact:
CPP@naz.edu
For registration information call the Nazareth Nursing Department: (585) 389-2709

NLN Simulation Workshops

Past event. To look for future NLN workshops go to http://sirc.nln.org/

Scenarios Available! Free online access!

The Kansas State Board of Nursing has a Simulation Scenario Blank with free downloads! Try this link!

They also have a scenario library form so you can contribute your simulations to the bank.

Sara