Using the Center
Develop a project at the Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute
Getting Started Developing a Project Heading link
For projects involving new cases or scenarios, we must have at least 3 months notice prior to the start date. The center operates at a full or near to full capacity almost year round, so it is imperative to try and plan ahead when possible.
For projects using pre-existing cases and/or scenarios, there is some flexibility in the timeline, but generally speaking we like to schedule everything at least three months in advance.
To start the project implementation process, please fill out the SAIL Initial Consultation Form
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: SAIL is temporarily pausing the acceptance of applications for new Technology-Based Simulation Programming until August 30, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you with your Technology-Based Simulation Project submissions starting in September 2024. We are still accepting Human-Based Simulation project applications.
Questions on New Projects, Contact: Heading link
Bob Kiser
Associate Director of SAIL
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Timeline for Project Implementation Heading link
3 months before exam or workshop
- Based on center availability, the project is scheduled
- SAIL staff is given all information in order to implement project including casting requirements (gender, age, specific traits, etc.) as well as equipment needed (high-fidelity mannequins, task trainers, etc). Final versions of cases or scenarios are not required at this time but we do need objectives and an outline of materials.
2 months before project
- Final version of cases or scenarios are completed.
- Casting completed.
1 month before project
- Initial SP/Clinical Skills Instructor training is completed.
- All changes are final including: paperwork, minor adjustments to cases, addition or subtraction of project elements.
- If the project is an exam and a pilot of new scenarios is required, an additional two months may be required. This allows time for necessary changes to be implemented.
Technology-Based Simulation Heading link
For technology-based simulation, please review these standard operating procedures.
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Details
Scenarios should be provided or confirmed a minimum of one week prior to the day of your program. Without this information we cannot guarantee the quality of the simulation. In some cases, if the scenario is not provided a week in advance, we may be unable to implement the scenario and/or we may have to cancel the project.
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Details
Do you require any special props? Equipment? Unique medications (TPN, Propofol, blood, etc.)? We are happy to provide these for you, but need at least one week’s advance notice.
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Do you require one of the Standardized Patient (SP) actors to portray a role in the simulation? Are they to portray a family member? Friend of the patient? (Please note we require at least 1 month advance notice to book a standardized patient.)
SP affect
Our SPs are professional actors. They are prepared to portray the entire spectrum of human emotions as the situation demands. This is their job and they do it extremely well. If you ask them for an intense emotional response, be prepared for the result. If you do not think it will be beneficial to the learners to have the SP hysterically crying over the death of their loved one, please do not ask them to do it. Ideally, run through it with them so that you can confirm the level of affect wanted.
Please be respectful and aware that the SP may need a few moments to emotionally compose themselves after an intense simulation.
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What to expect
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before the program is scheduled to start on the day of the
simulation to pre-brief with our staff. This review of objectives and expectations ensures that the program will run as you intend.Our staff is trained in debriefing and more than happy to facilitate the post-scenario debriefing for you or with you. Please go over your goals with our staff during the program pre-briefing so they can structure their participation in the debriefing in a way that meets those goals.
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Details
We understand that unforeseen events can arise, leading to the need to cancel a project. If we receive notification of a cancellation three weeks before the start of the project, no costs will be charged.
If you need to cancel less than three weeks before a project start date, you will be charged the cost of the staff scheduled, plus an administrative charge if the project is not rescheduled.