South Central Spring 2017 Regional Meeting Minutes

by | Mar 2, 2018 | South Central Region

 

South Central Conference Call Highlights

Participant Organization Participant Organization
Amber Bruffy Liberty University (Nsg) Kathryn Miller Liberty University (Nsg)
Heather Chalken Liberty University (COM) Drew Morris SVHEC
Cindi Crews Longwood University Elizabeth Parker Longwood University
Johanna Derrenbacker Centra Janice Sinoski Lynchburg College
Mary Dowell Liberty University (Nsg) Ann Switzer SVHEC
Jill Foster Lynchburg College Billie Jo Wilkinson Southside Va Community College

 

Call to Order and Introductions

Reports/Updates/Discussions

Accreditation Process through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Kathryn Miller, Liberty University

Notes:

  • Liberty is currently in the process of writing the application.
  • Having a simulation center is not the same as having a simulation program and the accreditation process is putting your programs in the spotlight and under a magnifying glass
  • Accreditation is not a requirement
  • Costs between $6,000-10,000
  • www.ssih.org/accreditation

President Report

Reba Moyer Childress, VASSA President

Notes:

  • The VA Board of Nursing has increased the percentage of clinical hours to 25%
  • VASSA conference is July 31-August 1 2017 in Charlottesville
  • VASSA plans to have at least 2 webinars available to members annually

Simulation Tech Overview

Drew Morris, Southern VA Higher Education Center

Notes:

  • A Simulation Tech’s job is to manage flow, technical support, fight fires/emergencies as they arise on a daily basis, equipment upgrades, moulage, repairs, improvements, AV system, and video
  • Drew is available for shadowing opportunities
  • Simulation Technician does not need simulation background; technical and audiovisual equipment background is helpful

IPE Disaster Scenario

Ann Switzer, Southern VA Higher Education Center

Drew Morris, Southern VA Higher Education Center

Billi Jo Wilkinson, Southside VA Community College

Notes:

  •  Simulation includes LPN students, RN students, and Paramedic students
  • Simulation is a 5 hour simulation with 3 phases including prehospital and ED
  • Using Goggle Hangouts and cell phones, the scenarios are recorded and streamed to students who are observing, also use Go-Pro to record some interactions
  • Use Google Docs for students to self-schedule into a portion of the scenario
  • Students will work in simulation as provider, SP or observer

Next Regional Meeting

Fall 2017

Adjournment