You know you're a simulationist when...?

You Know You’re A Simulationist When…?

For every simulationist, there was a time where, for better or worse, you knew you were ‘officially’ a simulationist. Do you agree with the answers? Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon from Simulation Nation sit down to talk about when you REALLY know that you are now a simulationist. We want to thank all of the simulaiton

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NAU Launches New Simulation Program with the Assistance of AvMentor

“I felt having live people (as opposed to mannequins) really helped bring reality to the situation” At the beginning of this year, Northern Arizona University (NAU) had begun their use of standardized Patients in simulation scenarios for their nursing students.  The use of a standardized patient program stems from the deployment of AvMentor at the

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NLN/Jefferies Framework for SP Methodology

Avkin CEO Highlighted for NLN/Jeffries Framework of Standardized Patients

The article, available at ScienceDirect.com, explores the evidence related to how undergraduate nursing education utilizes an established framework when integrating standardized patient simulation. The identified gaps included: The lack of safety application, standardized patient hiring, using higher-level outcomes, establishing policies and procedures specific to SPs, and discussing the experiences of students, facilitators, and standardized patients.

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Interviewing Standardized Patients

Interviewing Standardardized Patients

Interviewing standardized patients can feel overwhelming and confusing on what to ask. This guide will assist you with all the necessary steps for conducting effective interviews and how to decide who is the right fit for your program. FREE RESOURCE is included with recommended interview questions for the perfect interview. 1. Include An Audition An

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Training Standardized Participants

Standardized Patient Improv Training

Standardized Patient (SP) training in simulation encompasses improv activities for the actor in the simulation. Training your standardized patient with improv activities is an essential component of their training and education. Most institutions require an improv assignment into their audition process before they even begin the standardized patients training process. The reason for this is

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The Avline lets learners practice central line care in a safe environment.

What is a Standardized Patient?

What is a standardized patient? Standardized patients are actors who authentically portray a patient during healthcare simulation scenarios. They are provided character descriptions that guide them during the simulation on character background, medical history, and current pain. These actors allow students to practice empathy and communication. High-Fidelity Institutions decide to implement standardized patients for an

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Technology now allows for human interaction in a safe, skills-based environment.

As Technology Evolves, So Does Simulation

Healthcare training has evolved dramatically since its inception, thanks to changes in technology. However, at its core, it has always maintained a philosophy of being human-focused. Initially, when nurses were expected to be proficient generalists, training was observation-based. A new nurse would follow an experience one and learn from their interactions. This training would last

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It's important that even the small details, such as a thermometer, are in line with a real encounter.

What compromises in fidelity can you afford in simulation?

The goal of any simulation is to maintain as high fidelity as possible. Therefore, when providing students with a learning experience, it is obviously necessary for it to mirror their real-world encounters as much as possible. However, many simulation programs are limited by budget and other resource concerns, requiring compromise in the production of simulations.

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Dry runs are critical to simulation success.

Dry Runs: Vital to Simulation Success

Do you find yourself making changes to a simulation after your first few students complete their experience? Avkin’s consultants will always drive home the importance of dry runs (or pilots) to ensure standardization. To stay consistent with ASPE Standards of Best Practice, I will be referring to them as dry runs. Dry runs always happen

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Using an earpiece devalues your SPs and undermines their abilities.

Earpieces may harm your simulation

The use of earpieces has become a trend in Simulated Participant simulation. While seemingly logical, the need to use this distracting tool is a symptom of a much larger issue; your SPs need more details. It is common practice to type a short paragraph describing the patient, then use the earpiece to radio in responses

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Avtrach, a high-fidelity, wearable tracheostomy simulator, is designed to replicate an anterior thorax so tracheostomy care and suctioning can be authentically replicated in simulation. Through a Bluetooth connection between Avtrach and the Avkin app, an assortment of lung sounds can be changed at any time by the educator from the control room. These lungs allow for the Avtrach to be connected to a ventilator and the patient to be in line with suctioning.

Wearable Tracheostomy Simulator

Avwound, a high-fidelity, wearable wound care simulator, is the most significant technological advancement for wound care in the industry. Learners can assess, measure, document, and provide care for all four stages of pressure wounds in addition to an assortment of surgical wounds providing educators with maximum flexibility for wound care education.

Wearable Wound Care Simulator

Meant to replace the need for including bulky ineffective earpieces in simulation, Avband, is a smartwatch look-a-like for inconspicuous 3-way communication between the control room, patient, and Avkin simulators. An alert button on the side of the product allows the live patient to send a panic notification to the control room if they feel psychologically and/or physically unsafe at any time during the simulation.

Simulated Participant Cueing Device

With the world’s only fully-automated, wearable birthing simulator, Avbirth, you can now include learning objectives such as closed-looped communication with an interprofessional team and therapeutic communication with the patient and their significant other through all phases of labor and delivery. Avbirth pairs with the Avkin App, allowing a multitude of simulations to be performed, including additional challenges for the development of critical thinking, such as shoulder dystocia or postpartum hemorrhage.

Simulated Birthing Device

Avcath, a high-fidelity, wearable urinary catheterization simulator, seamlessly replicates the human urinary system. The interchangeable male (circumcised or uncircumcised) and female genitalia allows learners to practice various types of urinary catheterization while also practicing essential communication skills. Our genitalia is made with high-quality silicone, allowing learners to use betadine and lubrication right out of their kits.

Wearable Urinary Catheterization Simulator

Avline, a wearable central line simulator, delivers a high-fidelity patient experience for a multitude of central venous care (CVC) simulations. This innovative simulator has two options for central venous treatment and care, a right subclavian triple lumen or a left subclavian implanted port; each option is removable, allowing the educator flexibility with learning outcomes.

Wearable Central Line Simulator

Avstick, a wearable IV simulator worn as a left-arm sleeve, allows learners to practice high-fidelity IV insertion during simulation. The wearable simulator cues the live patient wearing the sleeve through haptic vibration when the needle first pierces the smart skin. Multiple layers of woven plastic have been integrated into premium silicone to protect the wearer from any harm during the simulation.

Wearable IV Simulator

Avtone, the world’s only wearable auscultation simulator, offers a compact and lightweight design, comfortable for the live patient to wear. An anatomically correct chest piece allows novice and advanced students to identify proper landmarks just as they would in the clinical setting. Volume controls allow learners and educators to pinpoint the finer details of the actual patient recorded sounds contained within the Avtone.

Wearable Auscultation Simulator

Avthor, a wearable chest tube care simulator, replicates the intrathoracic pressures needed to realistically teach the assessment and care of a patient with a chest tube. When pairing the Avthor with a live patient, the simulation can include repositioning, transferring, and/or ambulating a patient with a chest tube.

Wearable Chest Tube Care Simulator

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KBPort's BPSim is a blood pressure cuff simulator. Used just like any other blood pressure cuff, the readings are controlled via a smartphone app. It can be programmed for any blood pressure range, including hypotension, normal, pre-hypertension, hypertension (stages 1 & 2), and hypertensive crisis.

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Getting accurate vital signs is critical when assessing a patient. With Innov2Learn's Thermometer and Oximeter devices, your learners will use real devices to capture and record simulated readings. No longer will you have to break fidelity to provide vital signs to your learners

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Quality training is the most important element of working with live people in simulations. An untrained simulated participant (SP) can challenge the efficacy of your learning opportunities. A well-trained simulated participant (SP) can bring your simulations to life in ways you never thought possible. With all of this in mind, training an entire group of SPs can be time-consuming and feel intimidating.

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Innov2Learn's training devices function the same as any thermometer or oximeter you would find in a clinic. Your learners will take vital signs using real devices with readouts you control via Bluetooth. You can use a smartphone app or desktop computer.

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