Simulation centers can help support healthcare

Components to be considered in a simulation center include the room, equipment and infrastructure requirements


Key components to be considered in a healthcare simulation center include the room, equipment and infrastructure requirements, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

Design experts say that the components should come together in a way that promotes “environmental fidelity.”

Health facility design affects the staff as well as the patient experience. Houston’s Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation & Education wants to be known for its design as much as it is for its high-tech features, the article said.

The center houses three core functions: a virtual hospital, a procedural training site and research.

Read the article.

 

 



April 28, 2016


Topic Area: Architecture


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