Introduction to Medical Simulation Returns!
After several years on hiatus, the undergraduate “Introduction to Medical Simulation” course returns as a section of “Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering” (BMME 490). This entry-level medical simulation course focuses on understanding the integration of simulation technology into clinical education, … Read more
Tragedy of Miscommunication at End of Life
On May 8th the “Blending the Blues” collaborative held an interprofessional education (IPE) Faculty Development to Avoid the Tragedy of Miscommunication at End of Life at the Duke University School of Nursing. This incredible session involved learning about facilitating end … Read more
Chest Decompression: Tubes, Needles, and Emergencies
On April 27th, members of the Anesthesia UNCsim team held a “Chest Decompression: Tubes, Needles, and Emergencies” workshop with faculty from Duke, Phoenix Mayo, the University of Pittsburgh, and Wake Forest University at the Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium in Phoenix. Participants learned … Read more
PQCNC Hosts Postpartum Hemorrhage Reduction Protocol Statewide Rollout
The Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina (PQCNC) team began planning their Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Reduction Project in 2017. PQCNC’s mission is to make North Carolina the best place to give birth and be born. Focusing on collaboration, resource utilization … Read more
UNCsim Team at IMSH2018
UNCsim had another strong presence at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) this weekend in Los Angeles. Medical students Mr. O’Gorman and Mr. Cutshaw presented on their Simulation Lab Integrated Curriculum Experience (SLICE) student driven skills sessions. The … Read more
Durham Featured in People Magazine
On October 17th, Susan Keating published an article in People Magazine featuring Dr. Carol Durham. The article describes Durham’s battle with sepsis and her efforts to educate clinicians and the public on early recognition of this life threatening event. Dr. Durham … Read more
Smith moves to the Office of Rural Initiatives
On September 29th, Ms Kewana Smith transitioned from her position as the School of Medicine Clinical Skills and Patient Simulation Center’s Standardized Patient Coordinator to an new role as Coordinator for Interprofessional Education for Health Professions in the School of … Read more
World Sepsis Day 2017
September is Sepsis Awareness Month and on the 26th IHQI hosted a World Sepsis Day event in the Children’s Hospital Lobby. Thank you to UNC Children’s Simulation Committee members Ms Amy Selimos and Ms Dian Gulick who took the time to … Read more
UNC CLABSI Prevention Heroes
On August 10th, several UNC Health Care providers and staff were recognized for their work in preventing central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). To check out the full article on the team, click here.
Dental Students Get A Lesson in Empathy
On July 6th, Leah Asmelash published an article in North Carolina Health News about the School of Dentistry’s poverty simulation. Third-year dental students spend eight weeks going out into communities around the state and treating patients, many from low-income families, … Read more