1. Introducing SiMCare Diabetes: Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Training Simulation
A breakthrough method for clinician
education. As an interactive online
learning tool using patient-case
simulation, SiMCare Diabetes delivers
education where and when it is needed.
Hands-on so clinicians learn by doing.
Learners use real-world scenarios to
diagnose and manage the care of a
diverse set of patients.
An effective learning tool.
Randomized controlled trials
demonstrate ability to improve
diabetes care measures in glycemic
control, blood pressure and LDL.
SiMCare Diabetes uses evidence-based diabetes care guidelines.
Developed by HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research and the University of Minnesota, and reviewed by Park
Nicollet International Diabetes Center, SiMCare content meets the guidelines for optimal diabetes care and is designed to
meet the following education objectives:
 Accurately diagnose type 1 or type 2diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia andobesity.
 Adjust medication to achieve individualized care goals for blood sugars, A1C, blood pressure, LDL.
 Appropriately recommend patient self-monitoringof blood glucose (SMBG)testing.
 Provide accurate referral for specialty care.
 Identify diabetes-related comorbidities such as depression and hypoglycemia unawareness.
Published results on simulated patients
compared to control group:
 92% satisfaction rating
 3x higher objective knowledge testing
 5x higher ability to achieve clinical care goals
60% reduction in contraindicated meds
 92% more confident in use of insulin
Published results on real patients after
providers used SiMCare:
• Improved glycemic control A1C > 7.0%
• Costs reduced by an average of $71/patient
• Substantial reduction in risky prescribing of
medications
SiMCare Diabetes is ideal for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians and
diabetes educators. This simulation provides 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) for physicians and 18.0 AAPA Self-Assessment
Hours for physician assistants.
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CONTACT: info@simcarehealth.com cmerritt@vitalsims.com
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