THE PROBLEM
Paper notes are outdated
Although electronic patient record systems (EPRs) are increasingly prevalent in clinical settings, simulation training continues to use paper based methods, such as paper notes, paper drug charts and investigation results printed on paper.
Training is therefore not representative of true clinical practice, and new staff complete training with minimal experience using electronic systems in patient care.
THE SOLUTION
Simulated Electronic Patient Records
SimEPR provides a high-fidelity platform for medical educators to create electronic patient records for their simulation scenarios. The system is designed to be used on a computer at the manikin’s bedside.
The software creates a realistic educational experience whilst integrating digital skills with practical clinical training. The unique tools save faculty huge amounts of time in creating scenarios and delivering simulation.
SimEPR Core Features
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1. Simulation Mode
Students can select the electronic patient record that is relevant to their clinical scenario and browse through electronic notes, clinical assessments, drug charts and investigations to gain information about the patient they are treating, just as they would do in real life. They can prescribe medication, document the scenario and request investigations.
When surveyed, 89% of users reported the system was easy to use, despite minimal training prior to simulation teaching. -
2. Editor Mode
A no-code interface that allows medical educators to create and customise clinical scenarios. Realistic and interactive electronic records can be made that are tailored to specific educational requirements.
Automate the creation of observation results and investigation results using 'Magic' features. Create a series of observation results over days, or blood results at the click of a button. -
3. Controller Mode
Provides real time updates on the simulation mode. Monitor your trainee's activity, such as tests they have requested, medication prescribed and notes documented.
Push results to your trainees for them to review, including blood gas, laboratory and radiology results.
Use activity data for debriefing.
Build simulated wards using SimWard
- Create a ward of up to 15 patients using SimWard
- Monitor the activity of multiple learners interacting with multiple patients
- Designed for ward-based and interprofessional simulation
Hear from SimEPR creator, Dr. Arron Thind
Arron discusses the problem he encountered during his own medical training, how he created SimEPR to solve the problem, and how you can easily implement SimEPR to get your students digitally ready for clinical practice.
