Radiology sims sharpen the image
Recent radiology simulations hosted by UAB Clinical Simulation offered learners the chance to practice how they communicate, lead and act when a routine scan takes a turn for the unexpected.
Brittney Clark named anesthesia department’s simulation director
Recently appointed director of anesthesia simulation, Brittney Clark, M.D., steps into a role focused on preparing clinicians for the kinds of moments that don’t allow for trial and error.
Surplus supply donation turns trash into training
A recent donation of surplus central venous line (CVL) kits is turning trash into training and training into improved patient outcomes.
Sim Stars: Cassie West, M.S.N., R.N., CPAN
Cassie West, M.S.N., R.N., CPAN, a perioperative new graduate nurse professional development specialist with UAB Medicine, enjoys seeing her graduates step into a simulation alongside anesthesia residents and hold their own.
Falls: Ambulatory eLearning module offers training for everyday risk
Risk more often emerges during routine clinic activities—standing from a chair, stepping onto a scale or moving through a hallway. The Falls: Ambulatory virtual simulation focuses on these everyday scenarios