The Importance of Observation During Healthcare Simulation

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DiaMedical
Published on January 24, 2023 at 9:10:27 AM PST January 24, 2023 at 9:10:27 AM PSTth, January 24, 2023 at 9:10:27 AM PST

Simulations and hands-on exercises are designed to promote students’ ability to apply the skills they’ve learned in a realistic way. However, when it comes to simulation scenarios, the presence of an instructor can oftentimes affect the student’s critical thinking and decision-making ability, whether they realize it or not. SimScreen® is an innovative solution to this obstacle, allowing students to function independently throughout the simulation while being observed discreetly by their instructor via a two-way mirror. Students are able to focus on their assessments and implement care based on their findings without the subconscious effect of the observer, just as they would in a real-life clinical setting.


What is SimScreen®?

The SimScreen® is an innovative solution for nursing and health professions simulation lab instruction. The SimScreen® SS1 Standard Simulation Panel is a cost effective and portable two-way mirror panel which separates the instructor from the student during simulation. The SimScreen® also offers space saving advantages to the college or hospital with limited space for their simulation lab. Mirropane, commonly known as a two-way mirror, creates a highly reflective mirror which is partially reflective and partially transparent, allowing for observation from one side. SimScreen® desk corner panels can be combined to make a temporary control wall or room section, while also assisting in noise reduction. 


Advancing Healthcare Education 

SimScreen® offers a gateway to enhanced healthcare simulation scenarios where students have the independence to decide on a plan of care and choose their interventions without potential anxiety that comes from being observed by an instructor. Utilizing Mirropane technology, the SimScreen® facilitates increased observation and communication during simulations while decreasing any distraction and unintentional guidance cues. With SimScreen®, future healthcare professionals have the capability to see how their actions and decision making affect patient outcomes, without risk to actual patients. When SimScreen® products are implemented into training simulations, instructors can accurately evaluate student performance, aiding in the advancement of healthcare education and helping shape the future generation of healthcare professionals


Key Takeaways

Simulation training in healthcare is intended to provide students the opportunity for independent critical thinking and clinical decision-making without any risk to patients. This hands-on practice is one of the most vital factors of healthcare training. By implementing this into your training program, it contributes to producing a more capable healthcare professional. For additional information on SimScreen® or to request a quote, reach out to a DiaMedical expert at 877-593-6011 or info@diamedicalusa.com


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