Who We Are
Our commitment is to foster the advancement and enrichment of our team and partners by leveraging innovative simulation practices that enhance the safety and quality of care delivered to our community. We envision becoming a regional authority in facilitating a collaborative, top-notch, and efficient simulation program aimed at equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to elevate community health. We proudly uphold the belief that we are the best place to train.
Our Clinical Education team is the heart of the SVHSC, with backgrounds from 15 specialties in healthcare. We offer diverse simulation-based educational experiences using state-of-the-art lab spaces and equipment. These include department-specific courses for Stormont Vail team members and customized training for external groups. Hands-on scenarios, featuring hospital equipment and high-fidelity manikins, provide immersive learning opportunities for participants at all skill levels, fostering personal growth and closing learning gaps to develop better healthcare professionals.
SVHSC external partnerships include armed forces, civilian emergency air services, academic institutions, and community organizations, with growing participation.
Simulation training is divided into three stages:
- Pre-briefing – Reviewing standards of care and the body systems.
- Scenario - Engaging learners in specific cases using high-fidelity manikins or live patients, where learners assume healthcare roles and respond as if treating real patients.
- Debriefing - Reflecting on decisions made, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and discussing ways to enhance future performance.
SVHSC equipment includes:
- High fidelity manikins: Gaumard Hal S5301, Trauma Hal, Susie, Victoria, Pediatric Hal, and Super Tory.
- Multiple medium and low fidelity manikins including Gaumard Premie Hal.
- Audio/video monitoring and replay.
- Bedside computers for accessing patient information, documentation, or informational resources.
- Additional common room equipment:
- Crash Carts
- EKG machines
- Ventilators
- Alaris IV pumps
- Zoll AED’s and Defibrillators
- Multiple types of beds or gurneys
- Suction and oxygen delivery system
- Simulated medications, moulage, and more!