to 911. Some owners do not wish to use that many ports
in the voice over IP system or pay a provider for that
many phone lines. Some fear mobilizing emergency
resources if a misdial occurs during a simulated code
blue. An option is to put signage at the simulation
phones and provide emergency phones at select
locations in the corridor.
FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE SIMULATION
Many factors are increasing the adoption of healthcare
simulation. Simulation, when paired with modified
teaching methods, improves learners’ competencies.
Furthermore, they serve to reduce medical errors, which
benefit the medical profession and professionals, their
institutions, and most importantly their patients. There
is a need to increase patient safety at the same time
as the aging population is taxing an already burdened
healthcare system.
As technologies, such as virtual reality and augmented
reality, advance and become less cost-prohibitive,
the use of healthcare simulation will continue to rise.
These tools immerse learners in the educational experience
without the need to create an elaborate and expensive
scene. Not only is the implementation of simulation
growing, the capability of simulation is also constantly
evolving. Captured simulation information can be made
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available as a 3D immersive experience for remote
users. Additional functionality, such as eye tracking of the
learner, is already available but is not yet widely adopted.
Virtual health, also known as telemedicine, means
medical professionals no longer have to be in the same
room as their patients. Going beyond replacing office
visits, medical robots can be used to perform surgeries
and medical procedures and even allow a medical professional
to triage patients from outside of the medical facility.
This is an important benefit for underserved areas
of the world or for those with rare medical conditions.
As technology increasingly makes its way into
the delivery of medical care, it is not surprising that
the use of technology in medical education is increasing.
The future of quality medical care depends on reliable
networks designed, installed and supported by
ICT professionals.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Patti Fisher, RCDD, DCDC, OSP,
RTPM, WD is a technology and security designer for the Sextant
Group, an NV5 company. A BICSI member for 20 years, Patti
is a dedicated BICSI volunteer. She has facilitated the Greater
Kansas City BICSI Breakfast Club since 2005. She was active
on the RCS Committee from 2007 until 2020. She currently
holds the position of Secretary on the BICSI Standards Committee
and Vice Chair of the Codes subcommittee. Patti won the David K.
Blythe University of Kentucky Award for
Outstanding Member of the Year in 2012.
She is involved in Women in BICSI. She
thinks of herself as a BICSI ambassador,
challenging others to do what they can
to advance the association, industry and,
in turn, their skill set. Patti can be reached
at pfisher@thesextantgroup.com.
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