WV STEPS Center to host Healthcare Simulation Week Sept. 16-20
Launchpad to Legacy: What's Your Next?
The David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (WV STEPS Center) will host Healthcare Simulation Week Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20.
Healthcare Simulation Week, a national event, is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase how professionals are educated through simulation to improve patient care and safety.
This year's theme, "Launchpad to Legacy: What's Your Next?" is all about sharing goals and collaborating with others to propel the field forward. Whether you're an individual aiming for certification, an organization seeking program accreditation, someone new to the healthcare simulation field and ready to grow, or someone ready to mentor the next wave of professionals in the field, Healthcare Simulation Week provides a platform to share your ambitions and learn from others.
The WV STEPS Center provides educational support for all the schools within the Health Sciences Center.
The Healthcare Simulation Week schedule is as follows:
Monday, Sept.16
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CHSE Blueprint Review Course for those who want help preparing for the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator exam.
Location: HSC Chancellor's Office conference suite.
Cost: $400, which includes the course, manual, and practice exam.
Contact jfcraig@hsc.wvu.edu for registration information.
Thursday, Sept. 19
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WV STEPS Open House to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Tours and refreshments will be provided.
The recipient of the annual David H. Wilks Award for Excellence in Simulation will be announced at the WV STEPS Center open house. Please note the nomination deadline has been extended to Sept. 13. Named in honor of the late Dr. David Wilks, the award acknowledges the dedication of faculty who set high standards in teaching and learning at the WV STEPS Center. We have truly amazing faculty members who deserve to be recognized for their contributions, and I encourage you to take advantage of the extended deadline.