Who we are:

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We are a program within the HealthPartners Institute for Medical Education, dedicated to improving patient care, safety, processes and systems through innovative, simulation-based clinical education.  We focus on a partnered relationship between learners and clinical leaders to ensure that the learning is subsequently applied in the clinical setting.

We facilitate experiential learning opportunities, either at the learner's location, in-situ (within actual clinical environments), or within the HealthPartners Clinical Simulation and Learning Center at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to promote teamwork, communication, skills mastery, clinical reasoning and systems improvement. Participants include health care professionals in current practice as well as residents, medical students, nursing students, and advanced dental practitioner students.

What we Provide:

  • Customized programs for health care professionals and students.
  • Hands-on experiential learning opportunities using highly realistic equipment & situations, including computer-driven adult, child, and infant human patient simulators.
  • Advanced task trainers for practice and demonstrating mastery of procedures.
  • AV recording capabilities to enhance debriefing and facilitate reflective learning.
  • On-site programs to any clinical site, classroom, or conference center.
  • Consultation during program planning to maximize effectiveness of the simulation experience.
  • Expertise in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of simulation-based learning programs.
  • Cognitive and psychomotor skill assessment utilizing simulation-based methodologies.

News

Recognized for excellence in simulation

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HealthPartners Clinical Simulation Awarded Accreditation in Teaching and Education
The HealthPartners Clinical Simulation & Learning Center is the first in Minnesota, and only 1 of 18 institutions world-wide to receive accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. In December, HealthPartners Clinical Simulation was awarded a 3-year accreditation in teaching and education.  This demonstrates the simulation expertise of the staff and fact that the program provides simulation-based education that is at the highest international standards.

Clinical Simulation Featured on CBS

The local CBS News featured the Clinical Simulation & Learning Center.
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/07/mannequins-become-lifelike-test-patients-for-regions-doctors/

Mannequins Become Lifelike Test Patients For Regions Doctors

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When pilots learn to fly they have flight simulators to help. But what about Doctors? Most have to rely on doing their first major procedures on real live patients. Now at Regions Hospital there is a different way, Esme Murphy reports (1:57).

Position Opening: Simulation Educator

Seeking energetic clinical expert & educator for full-time simulation educator position.   Click here for more information

Schedule a Course or Use the Center:

Pediatric emergency management simulation
All activities in the Clinical Simulation and Learning Center are scheduled through the Clinical Simulation staff.  Activities include formal classes as well as small group & individual practice using simulation equipment.

Typical Hours:  M-F  0730-1700  May be adjusted to meet needs.

HealthPartners Organizations:
Existing Programs:  View the Clinical Simulation calendar on Outlook for availability.  Send meeting request to Clinical Simulation with date, time, and program/course name. A staff member will respond to confirm.
 
New Classes/Programs:  Contact Krista Kipper to discuss and schedule.

External Organizations/Individuals not affiliated with Regions Hospital or HealthPartners Clinics:
Contact Gail Johnson to discuss details including fee schedule or to schedule a tour of the HealthPartners Clinical Simulation and Learning Center.

Call the Center at 651-254-1866 with questions.

To Register for a Course:
Complete the Course Registration form.