When it comes to training in a simulation lab it’s the instructors responsibility to provide the most realistic training setting possible. With the SimServeRx™ instructors can utilize both Bedside SmartCarts and Medication Dispensing Cabinets to provide a realistic overview of the entire medication management process right from the classroom. Our team of nurse educators have highlighted 5 of the most important reasons you should train with a medication administration system like SimServeRx™.

1. Integrate Theoretical Knowledge With Clinical Practice

Students often have difficulty applying knowledge from pharmacology courses to clinical decision making for patient care. They struggle to decide which medications should be administered based on patient shift report, assessment findings, and lab results. SimServeRx™ provides opportunities for students to practice medication administration through structured scenarios with simulated medications and an electronic MAR. Students can be exposed to real-world situations as they prepare to apply the principles of safe medication administration

2. Wide Variety of Applications

SimServeRx™ can be utilized to prepare students for clinical rotations and provide remediation activities for struggling students. Nursing, respiratory and pharmacy students can participate in increasingly complex simulations as they progress through their programs. SimServeRx™ is ideal for collaborative learning with small groups of students to work through patient care scenarios with shift report, SBAR communication and medication administration. Simulated medications can be stocked for all types of routine and emergency patient care scenarios. 

 3. Medication Dosage Calculations Within The Context of Patient Care

SimServeRx™ is an ideal teaching tool for nursing and pharmacy students to practice basic and advanced medication dosage calculations, especially those required for critically ill and pediatric patients. Students have opportunities to conceptualize appropriate doses and work to prevent dangerous medication errors in the clinical setting. Frequent medication administration simulations can also help students overcome the anxiety commonly associated with drug calculation tests.

4. Recognize Factors That Increase Risk of Medication Errors 

SimServeRx™ can help students learn best practices for medication administration and strengthen their resolve to avoid shortcuts that could threaten patient safety. Instructors can integrate distractions, interruptions, and time restrictions into simulations to help replicate the challenges of medication administration on busy clinical units. This approach is especially effective when combined with advanced dosage calculations and prescribed medications that need to be clarified with the provider prior to administration. 

5. Student-Centered Learning 

SimServeRx™ allows instructors to use case studies, role play, simulations and demonstrations to help students attain the knowledge, attitude and skills required for safe medication administration. Scenarios may be designed with increasing difficulty and complexity to meet learning needs of individual students and groups. SimServeRx allows students to become active participants and learn from simulated actual and near-miss medication errors with no risk of harm to patients. 

At DiaMedical USA it’s our mission to provide products like the SimServeRx™ to help improve the quality of healthcare to educate the next generation of medical professionals. Looking for more information on the SimServeRx™? Click the link here to view our complete Automated Medication Dispensing on our website! 

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