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


Recent Posts

EV Charging Station Design: Ensuring Patient Access

The question is not whether to install charging infrastructure — the organization eventually will have to — but how to do it without disrupting patient care.


Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Merge

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will transition to the Sanford Health name and brand while preserving and expanding health services across the communities it serves.


Sedgebrook Falls Victim to Data Incident

The organization detected the event on May 5, 2025.


How Efficiency Checklists Help Hospitals Save Energy, Water and Money

Keith Edgerton explains how a simple, systematic tool can help healthcare facilities identify savings, support sustainability goals and reinvest in long-term decarbonization.


Designing with Heart: Seen Health Center Blends Cultural Warmth and Clinical Care

Case study: The Alhambra-based facility uses Wilsonart Woodgrains to create a space where comfort, tradition and durability come together for an elevated senior care experience.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.