By Healthcare Facilities Today

The Affordable Care Act has given an estimated 32 million new people access to healthcare, creating a greater demand for healthcare professionals. The generation that will fill this gap consists predominantly of a large emerging workforce shaped by rapidly changing technology as a normal part of life, according to an article on the Contract magazine website.  

This new type of learner benefits greatly from advanced technology in the medical learning environment.  A simulation, for instance, is one of the best methods for teaching because it provides experiential learning that never puts a patient at risk. 

Aligning the design of the simulation facility with the school’s curriculum is a key design objective, according to the article.

While each facility has unique needs, common areas typically required include:

• Patient simulation rooms  

• Observation rooms

• Debriefing rooms

• Skills lab 

• Standardized patient rooms

Read the article.