In the demanding environment of healthcare, where lives are at stake, achieving proficiency in clinical skills is not just a requirement but an obligation for healthcare professionals. Hospitals are expected to deliver care that is not just effective but also safe, timely, and efficient. One innovative approach that can transform clinical training and enhance patient care is the Rapid Cycle, Deliberate Practice (RCDP) progam concept, developed by the research faculty at John Hopkins University. In a profession where both skill and time are of the essence, implementing RCDP within a hospital o ..read more

Blended learning interactive suite (BLISS) technology can offer substantial benefits across a broad sector of industries by enhancing collaboration, engagement, and training. Here are some sectors that stand to gain the most: Education: Schools and universities can enhance learning experiences through interactive lectures, virtual field trips, and collaborative projects to name but a few. Corporate Sector: Businesses can use this technology for employee training, team-building exercises, and client presentations, offering a more interactive experience. Healthcare: Medical training and collabo ..read more

If you’ve had prior experiences seeking funding, creating business cases, or advocating with senior management to support the acquisition of new equipment or the replacement of outdated training tools, you’ve likely encountered this challenge on multiple occasions. Have you explored the utilisation of theory of change frameworks or contemplated the application of change management theories to substantiate your decision-making process? How does your organization approach investing in new equipment or technologies aimed at improving skills development, improving patient safety, or enhancing or ..read more

Thankfully, Australia is one of the safest places on the planet to have a baby. This is not by accident, but rather by design. Considerable efforts are made by state and federal governments to invest into state of the art healthcare facilities, services and staffing to meet the needs of expectant mothers throughout the country. Training for difficult or unexpected births requires essential investment into fit for purpose programs, training environments, staff time and resources, in order to help reduce infant and maternal mortality. We can all play our part. If you would like to learn more abo ..read more

This is a short slide video taking you on a journey from learning theory, to its application in a simulation based education approach. Enjoy! https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ap9AfGyoIioagbRF2A5oQzDxGTph1A?e=JEcRhu The post Simulation Based Education (Scaffolded approach from Wow to Go) first appeared on Simovation ..read more

Born on the 20th of October 1859 John Dewey was an American philosopher, psychologist and educational reformer. Dewey is considered one of the fathers of functional psychology. Dewey was known as “The Modern Father of Experiential Education”. Considered as one of the greatest philosopher’s and educational thinkers of the 20th century. “Dewey became famous for pointing out that the authoritarian, strict, pre-ordained knowledge approach of modern traditional education was too concerned with delivering knowledge, and not enough with understanding students actual experiences”. He became the champ ..read more

In 2018, there were 22,826 OHCA cases submitted to the Epistry (17,301 in Australia and 5,525 in NZ) with an overall crude incidence of 104.5/100,000 population (Australia:101.8/100,000 population, NZ:114.1/100,000 population). Of these, 17,459 (76%) cases had a presumed medical cause: 65% were male, 80% occurred in the home, 37% were bystander or paramedic witnessed, 36% received bystander CPR, 2.7% received bystander defibrillation and 20% were in a shockable rhythm on arrival of paramedics (1). The survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Australia and New Zealand vary depending ..read more

Moulage is important for realism in clinical education and simulation. Medical moulage refers to the use of simulated wounds, injuries, or medical conditions on a manikin or standardized patient to enhance the realism of healthcare simulations. By using moulage, healthcare learners can practice clinical skills in a lifelike setting and gain valuable experience in managing simulated real-life medical emergencies. Moulage can be particularly useful for learners who are just starting out in their medical training or who have limited clinical experience. Simulating medical conditions can help lear ..read more

The SkillQube qubeSeries is a simulated monitor/defibrillator system that is designed to mimic the appearance, functionality, and features of real-life monitors/defibrillators used in clinical settings. The choice of device interfaces are as follows: Zoll X and R Series, Corpuls 3 and 3T, LifePak 20e and 15, Shillers DIFIGARD Touch 7, Qube Zero and many more to come! The qubeSeries simulated monitor/defibrillator uses a proprietary software platform that simulates realistic physiological responses to therapy and allows for the customisation of scenarios and patient cases. It also provides vari ..read more

There is a promising future for simulated Bluetooth patient assessment devices in healthcare simulation. Bluetooth technology has become increasingly prevalent in healthcare, and the use of Bluetooth-enabled devices can provide several benefits for healthcare simulation. One advantage of simulated Bluetooth patient assessment devices is that they can provide more realistic and accurate data than traditional simulation methods. Simulated Bluetooth devices can capture and transmit real-time data on patient vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, which can enhance ..read more