Shock Week swims into Clinical Simulation
UAB Clinical Simulation’s annual Shock Week offers interprofessional learners the chance to sharpen their code skills. But, unlike its toothy cable TV counterpart, there’s nothing fishy about it.
Clin Sim celebrates Healthcare Simulation Week
UAB Clinical Simulation observed Healthcare Simulation Week Sept. 16-20. Hosted by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), Healthcare Simulation Week celebrates professionals across the globe who use simulation to improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of health-care delivery.
New Fine Needle Aspiration sim benefits pathology residents, fellows
One of UAB Clinical Simulation’s newest procedural sims gets right to the point. Fine needle aspiration is a medical procedure in which a very thin needle is inserted into a mass or lesion (with or without the use of ultrasound imaging) to sample and acquire cells for microscopic evaluation.
Expanding Expertise Across Alabama: Neonatal AED module now available
Delivering life-saving care to specialized patient populations requires targeted training and precision. To further equip health-care providers with the skills necessary for treating Alabama’s most vulnerable patients, we are excited to announce the launch of our Neonatal AED simulation module.
Disruptive Patient sim helps learners hone de-escalation skills
Sometimes, de-escalation requires escalation. UAB Clinical Simulation’s Disruptive Patient sim serves to teach new nurse leaders how to handle such patients with aid from the numerous resources available through UAB Medicine.
Equipped for Success: Equipment loans offer hands-on training opportunities across UAB Medicine
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Equipment loans are one of UAB Clinical Simulation’s most widely used services, wherein UAB Medicine partners can borrow training equipment to facilitate sim.
Cath Lab Skills sim boosts confidence, patient safety
UAB Clinical Simulation’s cath lab skills simulation offers learners a psychologically safe environment in which to familiarize themselves with cath lab equipment, including sheaths and manifold, by learning and then repeatedly practicing how to manipulate each tool properly—and safely.
Boost your emergency response skills with Lifepak 20e eLearning modules
UAB Clinical Simulation’s Lifepak 20e modules provide a controlled environment where you can master critical skills at your own pace, ensuring you are fully prepared when it matters most.
Clin Sim visits new UAB physical therapy clinic
This past July, UAB Clinical Simulation partnered with UAB Medicine’s ambulatory and physical therapy leadership to conduct medical emergency systems simulations prior to the opening of a new UAB community physical therapy clinic on Dunnavant Valley Road in Birmingham.
Code Blue sims help prepare UAB Medicine code teams
UAB Clinical Simulation not only hones skills—it builds confidence. Just ask one of the many interprofessional learners—including physicians, nurses and pharmacists—who participated in Code Blue simulations this past June.