Freeman Health System is implementing biweekly simulation-based orientation for new employees, including registered nurses, nurse technicians and unit secretaries.
Located at Freeman Hospital East, the new simulation learning lab provides opportunities for hands-on experience in a re-created hospital room. Although orientation goals in the simulation learning lab are individualized, critical thinking, technical skills and interpersonal relationships between staff and patients are emphasized.
“The simulation-based orientation is the first of its kind in the area,” said Kami Gollhofer, Freeman Director of Professional Development. “Our highly qualified staff bring an academic learning environment into the hospital setting. It’s a really dynamic opportunity for new and experienced nurses alike.”
New staff will complete several scenarios utilizing various hospital equipment including Pyxis MedStation™, an automated medication dispensing system, and bedside documentation. Robotic mannequins are used for patient simulation. During scenarios, employees are recorded on video, and recordings are utilized during simulation debriefings and in reviewing individual performance evaluations.
“The simulation-based orientation is the first of its kind in the area,” said Kami Gollhofer, Freeman Director of Professional Development. “Our highly qualified staff bring an academic learning environment into the hospital setting. It’s a really dynamic opportunity for new and experienced nurses alike.”
New staff will complete several scenarios utilizing various hospital equipment including Pyxis MedStation™, an automated medication dispensing system, and bedside documentation. Robotic mannequins are used for patient simulation. During scenarios, employees are recorded on video, and recordings are utilized during simulation debriefings and in reviewing individual performance evaluations.
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