Learn about the UW Health Clinical Simulation Program, located in University of Wisconsin Hospital.

1. Tour of UW Health Clinical Simulation Program Facility

2. Vision: UW Health
‘Offer a world-class simulation program that promotes sharing
of clinical knowledge and skills across disciplines and
practitioner populations to improve the quality and safety of
patient care in Wisconsin and beyond.’
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3. Location: UW Hospital Clinical Science Center
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4. Location: First Floor of Clinical Science Center
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5. Creating a Unique Identity
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 Designed for flexibility and
adaptability at all levels
 Considers adjacencies and
flow between rooms
 Optimizes support spaces
and resources
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

6. Facility is “Front Door” to the Simulation Program
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7. Creating a Unique Identity: Lobby / Admin Area
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Key Characteristics
• Public image that communicates vision /
innovation of the center
• Open work area
• Includes visiting work stations
• “Right-sized” space
User Group Participants:
Administration, Visitors, IT
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

8. Creating a Unique Identity: Multi-Purpose Room
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Primary Use:
Debrief / Procedures Training /
Medical Product Demonstrations / Classroom
Other Uses:
Mass casualty
Key Characteristics
• Operable wall to divide room into two
• A/V (projector and LED) enables the two
rooms to be used independently
4 cameras and 2 ceiling microphones
• Extra receptacles and compressed air to
support a variety of scenarios.
Degree of Flexibility: Medium - High
User Group Participants: All user groups
Entry
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

9. Creating a Unique Identity: Multi-Purpose Room
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Debrief Configuration
Mass Trauma Configuration Team Task Trainer Configuration
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

10. Creating a Unique Identity: Simulation Rooms 1A/1B
Primary Use:
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Patient Room / Trauma / ICU
Other Uses:
ED treatment room / Exam Room
Pre-op / recovery bay
Key Characteristics
• Operable wall partition to divide room
• 3 headwalls / multiple monitors
• 6 cameras and 3 ceiling microphones
Degree of Flexibility: High
User Group Participants:
Nursing, ICU, Emergency Medicine,
Pediatrics, Medicine, Anesthesiology
Entry
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

11. Creating a Unique Identity: Simulation Rooms 1A/1B
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3-bay ICU / PACU configuration
Individual rooms configuration
1A/1B
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

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Primary Use:
Trauma / Surgical OR / C-section / ICU
Other Uses:
Patient Room / Pre-op / recovery bay
Key Characteristics
• Supports use of high fidelity manikins
• 4 cameras and 2 ceiling microphones
• Utilizes existing raised floor
• Headwall added for flexibility of use
Degree of Flexibility: Medium-High
User Group Participants:
Emergency Medicine, Surgical nursing, Critical Care,
Trauma, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology
Entry
Creating a Unique Identity: Simulation Room 2
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

13. Creating a Unique Identity: Simulation Room 2
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Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

14. Creating a Unique Identity: OR Corridor and Scrub Sinks
UF&Shands І Flad Architects І Skanska І page 14
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15. Creating a Unique Identity: Simulation Room 3 – OR
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Primary Use:
Operating Room
Other Uses:
Trauma, Technology Trials,
Environmental Services
Key Characteristics
• Designed to accommodate METI HPS
• 4 cameras and 2 ceiling microphones
• Utilizes existing raised floor
• Direct observation from Debrief Room
Degree of Flexibility: Medium
User Group Participants:
Anesthesiology, Surgery, Surgical Nurses, PA,
Emergency Medicine
Entry
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

16. Creating a Unique Identity: Simulation Room 3 – OR
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Simulation Room #3
Debrief / Observation
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

17. Creating a Unique Identity: Skills & Procedures Lab
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Primary Use:
Surgical Skills / Procedures Training
Other Uses:
Mass casualty, Classroom, Debrief
Key Characteristics
• After-hour controlled (badge reader) access
• 2 cameras and 2 ceiling microphones
• Projector and screen
• “Smart” walls
• Adjacent storage and prep area
Degree of Flexibility: Medium - High
User Group Participants:
Surgery, Nursing, EMS, Anesthesiology
Entry
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

18. Creating a Unique Identity: Skills & Procedures Lab
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Mass Trauma
Configuration
Team Task Trainer
Configuration
Individual task trainer configuration
Graphics by FLAD Architects.

19. Creating a Unique Identity: Control Rooms
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Key Characteristics
• Strategic locations
• AV racks in ventilated closets
• Large viewing windows
• Efficient use of space
User Group Participants:
Media experts and operators / instructors
Entry
Graphics by FLAD Architects.
Photos by Philip Prowse

20. UW Health Clinical Simulation Facility

21. UW Health Clinical Simulation Program