As of 3/16/20 UAB Clinical Simulation/Office of Interprofessional Simulation for Innovative Clinical Practice is prioritizing training for COVID-19 to help minimize its spread and protect healthcare team members. In the interests of the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and our community, all other simulation is on hiatus until we reassess. We are working via email, phone and/or video conferencing to meet essential needs and be prepared to start back up when possible. Specific questions regarding simulation events should be sent to simulation@uab.edu. You can stay up-to-date about Coronavirus by going to this website. In addition, we are posting PPE resources on UAB Medicine ONE and our website.
Simulation News
Free Online Training Resource through April 30
Kognito, a virtual simulation company, is offering selected modules focusing on communication free of charge through April 30th. Read more ...
DOM Partners With OIPS to Deliver PPE Training
In collaboration with the UAB Office of Interprofessional Simulation for Innovative Clinical Practice (OIPS), the DOM trained 287 healthcare providers on the appropriate use of personal protective equipment this week.eTrain Module for COVID-19 Donning & Doffing
Training for COVID-19 donning and doffing procedures can now be done using screen-based simulation. eTrain, a company known for creating artificial intelligence-enabled simulation scenarios, has created a free simulation around the CDC recommended donning and doffing processes for COVID-19.Read more ...
Serious Infectious Disease Team Incognito Sim
On February 7, the UAB Serious Infectious Disease Team (SID) conducted an incognito (secret shopper) simulation. The exercise simulated the presentation of a patient with suspected COVID-19 (coronavirus) to the University Emergency Department (UED).Read more ...
