the simvan - knowledge bank · 2019. 4. 24. · the optimal training environment is teams of four...
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About the SimVan Bringing simulation to you... The SimVan is a mobile integrated learning environment equipped with the latest technology that caters to healthcare professionals and learners across the Grampians Region.
The purpose of the SimVan is to facilitate, deliver, educate and promote excellence among healthcare facilities and organisations.
The mobile unit provides a safe and controlled learning environment, part–task trainers and state of the art mid–fidelity simulation equipment (e.g., SimMan 3G and SimMom) to allow a broad range of clinical skills education to be delivered.
Our mission To continually improve the quality, safety and health outcomes of regional health care recipients through innovation and excellence in mobile clinical simulation training. By being responsive to trends in workforce, we aim to support the workforce skills and professional development of current and future health care professionals. Evaluation, research and quality improvement are key drivers.
Image above: 11/12 April 2013 EDMH, falls.
FAQs Pricing The SimVan and its staff are funded as part of Health Workforce Australia.
Locations Any health service or organisation within the Grampians Region, Victoria.
Typical session A typical session involves both instruction and hands–on learning. Participants will be given scenarios that will test their knowledge, level of technical ability and their ability to react to sudden changes within the patient/resident. Participants working and learning together can also be assessed on how they engage with other team members.
Note: the SimVan Team does not complete competency assessments unless planned and confirmed prior to education delivery.
Session length Simulations will vary depending on the participants and their current proficiencies, the scenarios selected and the level that takes place. This will include preparation, the simulation event and debriefing.
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Number of students The optimal training environment is teams of four to eight participants with others watching and/or learning in an adjacent environment.
Bookings The SimVan website will allow you to request, book sessions and view current availabilities.
Image above: 11/12 April 2013 EDMH, adult emergency care.
Simulations and scenarios Simulation areas � Emergency care (adult, child and maternity),
communication skills, clinical assessment, patient management, cross sector skills and procedural skills.
Popular scenarios � Airway management, advanced/basic life
support, anaphylaxis, CVA, maternal obstetric emergencies, SOB, cardiac arrest, multi–professional scenarios and sepsis.
For a full list of scenarios, please email us at [email protected] (automatic listing is available when making a booking on the website).
Contact information
Bookings: www.simvan.org.au
Enquiries: [email protected]
Educators: Flora Corfee Simulation Educator Telephone: 03 5320 3805 Email: [email protected]
Peter Timms Simulation Educator/Paediatrics Telephone: 03 5320 4199 Email: [email protected]
Judith Russell Simulation Educator/Midwifery Telephone: 03 5320 3805 Email: [email protected]
All other enquiries:
Denielle Beardmore Director for Clinical Education and Practice Development Telephone: 03 5320 4025 Email: [email protected]
Image above: 14 May 2013 EWHS, birthing and maternity care.
The mobile integrated learning environment is provided through funding made available by Health Workforce Australia
and the Department of Health, Victoria.
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