(Madera, California) – Valley Children’s Interprofessional Education Simulation Program is the first in the Central Valley to earn accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, joining one of 242 programs in the world.
"The commitment, dedication and excellence that our simulation team brings to this program and the training is truly inspirational and an example of how hard we all work to bring safe and high-quality care to the kids of the Valley,” shared Dr. Jolie Limon, Valley Children’s vice president of academic affairs.
Healthcare simulation programs use high fidelity manikins, task trainers and virtual reality to simulate common medical procedures, complex medical conditions and life-threatening emergencies, even the rarest of possibilities. This education allows all members of Valley Children’s pediatric healthcare team – including physicians, nurses, pharmacists and respiratory care practitioners – to gain experience through deliberate practice instead of learning in the field. This leads to the highest quality and safety in pediatric care.
"The interprofessional simulation team works collaboratively with all areas of the healthcare network to ensure we are offering our participants the best possible learning experience,” added Kim Bilskey, RN and Valley Children’s simulation program manager. “I am honored to work alongside them and proud that our work has been recognized by the international simulation community.”
Valley Children’s Interprofessional Education Simulation Program officially launched in 2015. Since then, the program has consistently grown, with Valley Children’s teams completing more than 4,000 hours of simulation training this past year. Learn more about Valley Children’s Interprofessional Education Simulation Program at valleychildrens.org/simulation.