Simulation labs allow students to master essential clinical skills in a risk-free environment, effectively bridging the gap between skills training, theoretical coursework and clinical rotations. However, starting a simulation lab from scratch can be overwhelming due to the vast array of available supplies and equipment. Continuing reading to learn more about our top recommendations to help educators enhance the quality of healthcare and education!

Did you know DiaMedical is now offering AlliCare® Premium Bedside Cabinets and Overbed Tables? Designed to be the perfect addition to your patient room furnishings or simulation labs to create a realistic healthcare setting, AlliCare® cabinets and overbed tables are now included in all of our Hospital Bed Suite Packages!

When seconds count, having the right tools readily available can mean the difference between life and death. Enter the loaded crash cart, a vital component of healthcare education training that simulates real-life emergency scenarios, equipping future healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence needed to respond effectively. Let's dive into the essential features of the SimLabSolutions Loaded Crash Carts™.

American Heart Month serves as a crucial time to advocate for individuals affected by cardiovascular conditions, encourage the adoption of habits promoting heart health and drive progress in cardiac research. It's also a time to promote the advancement of cardiac education and training in healthcare education programs. In the United States, where heart disease stands as the primary cause of death and over 120 million Americans grapple with cardiovascular conditions, the demand for comprehensive training in both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is more pressing than ever. Continue reading to discover effective teaching methodologies and key products that can bolster student engagement, performance and long-term retention in BLS and ACLS training programs.

Surgery can be a daunting experience, regardless of its nature or severity. The period following a surgical procedure, known as post-surgery recovery, is crucial for achieving the best possible outcome. While factors like rest, nutrition and pain management are widely acknowledged as vital, the role that medical mattresses play in recovery is often underestimated. In this blog, we will explore the significance of post-surgery recovery and how medical mattresses contribute to a smoother healing journey.

Medical mattresses are designed to meet specific quality standards to ensure patient safety, comfort and hygiene. These standards are established to address the unique needs of healthcare environments as well as the patients utilizing these mattresses. Some key quality standards for medical mattresses include:

Finding quality support surfaces to fit your facility’s patient needs can be challenging, especially when patient risk levels differ greatly depending on condition. DiaMedical is proud to offer a solution with MedMattress's Care line of med-surg mattresses designed for every patient risk level aligning with the Braden scale. MedMattress Care Hospital Bed Mattresses provide patient comfort and therapeutic support at every level including home care, advanced care and bariatric care. Created with CertiPUR-US® certified foam, the Care collection ensures a high quality medical mattress solution for all patients. Continue reading below to learn more about Care medical bed mattresses and what makes them a top choice for facilities looking for a turnkey solution for sleep surfaces.

Though pediatric simulation scenarios in healthcare education aren’t practiced as heavily as other simulation scenarios, data shows when being treated for life-threatening events, infants and children have higher mortality and morbidity rates (2). This can in part be traced back to the weaknesses that have existed within pediatric emergency care for quite some time. Pediatric care is not simply a scaled down approach to adult care, as it’s specialized and requires a different skill set and expertise. Specific training that teaches physicians to recognize the physiologic and emotional differences in care between infants/children and adults is vital in order to effectively meet the healthcare needs of pediatric patients (1).

In this week’s Tuesday Teachings episode, we explore a pediatric resuscitation simulation featuring the Loaded 9 Drawer Pediatric Crash Cart by SimLabSolutions. Pediatric mock codes are a great way to improve competence and teamwork in a safe, controlled environment as pediatric code situations warrant higher risk of medication error due to dosage miscalculations. Fortunately, the Loaded 9 Drawer Pediatric Crash Cart contains all of the simulated medications and supplies needed to effectively practice these simulation scenarios. Designed specifically for peds resuscitation training, this cart features color coded drawers organized according to the Broselow system which is the standard for emergency pediatric care.

American Heart Month is dedicated to supporting those with cardiovascular conditions, promoting healthy lifestyles, creating access to affordable care and advancing research in cardiac care. With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the U.S. and over 120 million Americans living with a cardiovascular condition, the need for proper training in Basic Life Support (BLS) as well as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) has never been greater. Continue reading to learn more about teaching strategies that can enhance student performance and knowledge retention in BLS and ACLS training courses.

The first week of February is recognized as Women’s Heart Week. It provides a great opportunity to shed light on the differences in symptom presentation for heart disease between men and women while evaluating one’s cardiovascular health, and to acknowledge the gender disparities that exist in cardiac care. Continue reading to find out more about heart disease in women and how to raise awareness and education surrounding these gender disparities in cardiac care.

Each new year brings the promise of new purposes, hopes, opportunities, and goals. While many New Year’s resolutions focus on losing weight or exercising regularly, they can also include implementing new teaching strategies with your students. For healthcare training programs, this could include mock code simulations with Loaded Crash Carts from SimLabSolutions to improve recognition of cardiac arrest and adherence to AHA guidelines. Continue reading below to learn about the benefits of implementing these mock codes into your curriculum.

Check out our latest video featuring the SimLabSolutions Loaded Postpartum Hemorrhage Cart! This product is the ideal solution for training learners about this maternal emergency. The drawers are loaded with all of the supplies and simulated medication recommended for management of postpartum hemorrhage. The pre-loaded cart allows you to have everything you need on hand and ready to use.

In 2020 the world is expected to spend 30 billion dollars on infection control. However, nurse educators and hospital directors are noticing that students are entering the workforce without a great understanding of infection control and personal protection. With infectious diseases continuing to spread throughout hospitals and even worldwide, it’s becoming increasingly important to educate students on how they should be protecting themselves.