Systems Simulation
What is a Systems Simulation?
Systems simulation at UAB Medicine is a highly specialized area of simulation in which the focus of work is targeted toward space simulations, process simulations and systems testing. This niche in simulation allows the health-care team to better understand complex systems, improve designs, predict outcomes and optimize performance without the risks and costs associated with real-world trials.
Systems simulation seeks to identify situations or factors with potential for error/latent safety threats and implement systems changes that will reduce their occurrence or minimize their impact on patients.
Systems simulation responds to the needs of our health-care team, offering such proven benefits as error reduction, improving team dynamics, confidence building and effective feedback and reflection. As we continue our systems simulation work, we aim to influence excellent bedside clinical care, enhanced patient safety and improved outcome metrics across the UAB Health System.
How do I get involved?
For more information, or to become involved in the systems simulation process, please email simulation@uabmc.edu.
Systems Simulations
In Situ
In situ (on-site) simulation is a simulation-based learning experience integrated into actual clinical environments, involving participants who are on-duty clinical team members during their actual workday.
Mobile
Our mobile simulation lab helps provides health-care simulation opportunities to rural communities across Alabama. It is the only mobile lab of its kind in Alabama, and we can bring it to you!
Process
Process simulation replicates real-world processes, helping your team test different scenarios, identify inefficiencies and predict outcomes without the risk or cost of trial and error.
Space
Space simulation can help your team test different variables, predict outcomes and make better-informed decisions, ultimately saving time, reducing risks and improving efficiency.