Trauma Day: Distracted driving accident
On July 14th, WNCN’s Carleigh Griffeth produced a news clip entitled “UNC’s ‘Trauma Day’ gives students different look at distracted driving accident”. The short video describes the “Trauma Day” held for the UNC Health Care Jr Volunteers. The case this year … Read more
First overhead mock code at UNC Health Care
On June 22nd, the first overhead mock code was called at UNC Health Care. The utility of mock code drills to improve team performance has been shown. Recently, an article by a UNCsim team member, Al Bonifacio showed the benefit of … Read more
Kellish moves to Boston Children’s
Ashley Kellish DNP, MSN, RN, CCNS, CCRN performed her last simulation session on May 21st and her last official duty for #UNCsim this past weekend. Kellish has transitioned to become the Faculty Development Educator for Boston Children’s Hospital. Kellish came to UNC … Read more
A simulator named ELSA
In April, the NC Women’s Hospital education team purchased a Gaumard Scientific “Victoria” for UNC. This tetherless obstetric simulator was purchased at the end of 2014 for use in various educational and quality improvement projects. The team requested name suggestions … Read more
Welcoming “Victoria” to NC Women’s Hospital
The NC Women’s Hospital education team purchased a Gaumard Scientific “Victoria” tetherless obstetric simulator at the end of 2014. The mannequin was delivered, set-up, and the staff trained in “her” operations. The first use of this amazing resource occurred on … Read more
He’s no dummy
In November of 2014, Zach Read from the Health System Newsroom posted an article on the use of the Laerdal Medical SimJr named “Bruce”. Check out the article: “He’s no dummy“
Ebola planning and preparation at UNC Hospitals, clinics
In October, UNC Healthcare published the following article on the use of simulation in Ebola preparedness. Ebola planning and preparation at UNC Hospitals, clinics — News Room – UNC Health Care.
Patient simulator gives hands-on experience to clinical staff
Nurse Educator Ashley Kellish announced in the CARE e-newsletter the formation of the Pediatric Simulation Committee. The committee was formed to support the multidisciplinary patient safety efforts throughout NC Children’s Hospital. Kellish’s full article can be found here: “Patient simulator … Read more
Advanced Life Support Program expansion in 2013
The Advanced Life Support Program is a division of Nursing Practice and Professional Development. Our American Heart Association (AHA) approved Training Center is currently located in Suite 104 in the UNC Health Care facility at Timberlyne. We are expanding program … Read more