Think - Plan - Buy This is the first complete guide for creating a sustainable healthcare simulation program/center. It is created by experts in the field that are on the front lines of this emerging field. It is intended and written with all professions in mind, and should be a resource for all, be they healthcare educators, administrators, or executives. It covers specific elements of the entire process, from concept to execution, and identifies key decision points along the way. The book is organized around fundamental considerations in center and program development including governance, structural/facility and curricular design, business planning, to establishing policies and procedures. Chapters analyze the fundamental aspects of planning, such as budgeting, revenue streams, and philanthropy as well as the inclusion of educational resources within such programs. *

• Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Program and Center Development is an invaluable addition to the Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation series, and features an authoritative authorship of experts in the field.

  A Concise yet comprehensive discussion of all practical aspects of developing a healthcare simulation program and center Guidance on business planning, leadership and staffing, available simulation technologies, center models and design, and accreditation Edited and written by front-line experts in the development of healthcare simulation programs and centers

  Autorentext
  Michael A. Seropian, MD, FRCPC, FSSHDepartment of Anesthesiology and PediatricsOregon Health & Science UniversityDepartment of Anesthesiology and PediatricsPortland, Oregon 97239USA George R. Keeler, MA, MBAMadison, WI 53711USA Viren N. Naik, MD, MEd, MBADepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineUniversity of OttawaRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaOttawa, ON K1Y 4E9Canada

  Klappentext

  Think - Plan - BuyThis is the first complete guide for creating a sustainable healthcare simulation program/center. It is created by experts in the field that are on the front lines of this emerging field. It is intended and written with all professions in mind, and should be a resource for all, be they healthcare educators, administrators, or executives. It covers specific elements of the entire process, from concept to execution, and identifies key decision points along the way. The book is organized around fundamental considerations in center and program development including governance, structural/facility and curricular design, business planning, to establishing policies and procedures. Chapters analyze the fundamental aspects of planning, such as budgeting, revenue streams, and philanthropy as well as the inclusion of educational resources within such programs. Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Program and Center Development is an invaluable addition to the Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation series, and features an authoritative authorship of experts in the field.

  Inhalt

  Section I: Business, Implementation, and Sustainability.- Chapter 1. Governance and Organizational Structure .- ** Chapter 2. Importance of Executive Buy-in .- Chapter 3. Establishing your Vision, Mission, and Strategy .- Chapter 4. Basic Business Planning .- Chapter 5. Implementation, Phases, and Project Management .- Chapter 6. Funding Sources and Fee Structures .- Chapter 7. Effective Budgeting: Putting it Together .- Section II: Facility Design, Supporting Equipment, and Technology.- Chapter 8. Facility Design Part I - Process Considerations .- Chapter 9. Facility Design Part II - Structure Considerations .- Chapter 10. Equipment Selection, Acquisition, and Maintenance.- Chapter 11. Simulation Audio Visual and Learning Management System Considerations.- Section III. Curriculum and Faculty Development .- Chapter 12. Curriculum Integration and Development.- Chapter 13. Faculty and Staff Development.- Section IV. Administration and Operations .- Chapter 14. Simulation Operations: An Overview.- Chapter 15. Effective Staffing, Recruitment, and HR Management.- Chapter 16. Policies and Procedures: Key Considerations.- Chapter 17. Evaluation, Metrics, and Measuring ROI/VOI.- Section V. Marketing & Partnerships** .- Chapter 18. Communication, Marketing Plan, and Strategy.- Chapter 19. Collaborative Partnerships: Local, Regional, National, and Global.