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Healthcare Simulation Lab Planning: A Guide for Getting Started

 

If you're looking to expand or implent a new simulation space use this guide for topics and tools, including key players, funding, and equipment evaluation.

 

  • 1. Defining your sim lab 'Must-Haves' with required equipment and supplies.
  • 2. Drawing Your Ideal Lab Floor Plan Template.
  • 3. Defining Your Simulation Lab Budget and Funding.

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Hardware, Do More with Less?

With VALT, simulation technologists can do more with less— operate all cameras and equipment and organize all rooms, recordings, and users from one server. Purpose-built for flexibility, the solution lowers acquisition and support costs by reducing hardware requirements and freeing up valuable space.
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HD Video and High-Quality Audio

HD IP-based PTZ, fixed, and mobile cameras support video capture in 1080p sync with high-quality microphones for exceptional audio. Add any number of cameras and audio equipment to multiple rooms.

Scalable Technology Architecture

A single VALT appliance supports up to 50 cameras and delivers unlimited streams, easy to add cameras and equipemnt. as your program grows.

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Reliable Operating System

Robust enterprise components built on top of a hardened Linux operating system and a proven application stack to minimize points of failure.

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Protect Student and Patient data

User permission structure and encryption methods help support program's HIPAA and FERPA compliance by allowing granular access to content and capabilities.

VALT Features for Simulation

Digital Zoom

Zoom in on IV sites, monitors or hand placement live or on playback.

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Scheduler

Run recordings automatically for recurring sim sessions and OSCEs.

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Feedback Functionality

Add time-stamped comments live or on playback to guide the debrief.

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Talk-back / Coaching

Speak to learners in the room in real time from the control room.

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Markers

Tag critical events with searchable descriptions and find them instantly.

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Evaluation Forms

Grade clinical performance with custom rubrics tied to the video.

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Encoder Support

Capture patient monitors and manikin control software beside room cameras.

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Camera Grouping

Synchronize up to 9 cameras for multi-angle recording and playback.

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Playlists

Create a series of training modules with grouped recordings.

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Where VALT Supports Healthcare Simulation

Nursing Education

Video-based debriefs build clinical judgment before learners reach the bedside.

OSCEs

Multi-station exams with scheduled recording and linked evaluations.

Pharmacy Simulation

Review patient counseling and medication scenarios for accuracy.

Patient Safety & IPE

Team-based scenarios that strengthen communication and expose safety gaps.

Dental Simulation

Capture directly above dental typodonts and mirror from across the practice room to see the whole operatory.

Surgical Simulation

Capture presets in labs for skill assessments, laparotomy setups, and laparoscopic learning.

Respiratory Training

Help students develop critical assessment, treatment, and patient-care skills.

Pediatric Training

Observe, record, and review simulations in a controlled learning environment.

See How VALT Serves Simulation Training Programs

 
VALT Case Study: WLC Nursing Simulation

Click on the play button to find out how WLC is using VALT for nursing simulation training.  Learn More >

 
Multi-department Install

Click on the play button to find out how MRU uses VALT in their child development and nursing simulation labs.  Learn More >

 
VALT Software Demonstration

Click on the play button for an abbreviated demonstration of the VALT software.  Learn More >

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Built-in Scheduler

Completely automate the recording process by scheduling recordings in advance to occur on a daily, weekly or monthly recurring basis.

Remote Recording Capabilities
Remote Recording Capabilities

Use in-room controls to start and stop recordings within the simulation lab, or initiate recordings remotely from any networked device.

Encorder Integrations
Encoder Integrations

Capture content from different sources, such as vital monitors or manikin control software, and automatically pair it with video camera footage.

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Pan-Tilt-Zoom

Use the software to pan, tilt and zoom each camera to capture different angles and hone in on specific details during observation.

Feedback Functionality
Feedback Functionality

Flag specific moments within recordings to review and discuss with your students using bookmark and note-taking capabilities.

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Centralized Storage

Reduce demands on your network with centralized storage, MP4 formatting and video compression capabilities.

 

"The system affords our students additional learning opportunities and the chance to become competent professionals in the area of pharmacy."

Dr. Teri Charrois, Clinical Associate Professor

 University of Alberta

 

Resources To Maximize Your A/V Capture!

Discover the latests guides, check-lists, blogs, webinars, and whitepapers that cover the topics of video and A/V and its impact on experiential learning, skill development, research, and evidence capture.

 

See for Yourself Why the Difference Is Clear

Get a demo of VALT to discover how you can harness the power of video without technical or security headaches.

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