Simulation program at minneapolis va medical center | veterans affairs

MISSION AND GOALS To promote Veteran patient safety and quality of care through simulation-based education with a focus on improved healthcare provider communications and teamwork.

CAPABILITIES OF THE CENTER The Minneapolis VA Simulation Center is a 1,500 square foot multidisciplinary and interprofessional center which includes a comprehensive array of innovative

simulation education capabilities. * Simulation of adult and pediatric emergencies * Simulation of women’s health services * Simulation of hospital environments using state-of-the-art

devices * Advanced procedural simulation for microsurgery, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, vascular access and other invasive bedside procedures, and ultrasonography  * Operating room and

nursing patient room in-situ training OUR TEACHING AND METHODOLOGY Our learners are nurses, physicians, military medical personnel, respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, dentists,

radiologists, pharmacists, and laboratory personnel, as well as other health care professionals and health professions trainees. Using of science-based curriculum and scenario development,

we provide an environment for learning reinforced using audio and visual recording and playback capabilities. Learners improve their skills and abilities via objective debriefing sessions

with trained clinical simulation instructors. CERTIFICATIONS * SimLEARN Advanced Tier Certified Simulation Program ROBIN RABEY, MSN, RN, CCN Simulation RN Educator/Coordinator Phone: Email:

[email protected] SIMULATION TEAM TRAINING REQUESTS EMAIL GROUP: [email protected] SIMULATION CENTER LOCATION Building 68, Door 68-2, Room 227 One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN

55417