Who Are We?
The Simulation Learning, Evaluation, Assessment, and Research Network (SimLEARN) is the
VHA's program
for simulation in health care training. Serving the largest integrated health care system in the
world, providing an ever-growing body of curricula and best practices that improve health care for
our nation's Veterans. The use of innovative technologies in a safe learning environment enhances
diagnostic, procedural and communication skills to support quality care and the best possible
outcomes.
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Simulation Course Used to Help Care for Critically Ill Patients
By: Yvonne Lin-Chen, RN, MN, CHSE
Matthew Wemple, MD, Intensivist
Arthur J. French MD, MPH, MS, FACEP, CHSE
Director’s Corner: Expanding Innovation Through Simulation in 2022
By: Eric Bruns, MBA
Executive Director
SimLEARN
SimLEARN Annual Report 2021
Written by VHA SimLEARN Staff
Portfolios
Resuscitation Education and Innovation
REdI oversees VAs standardized Resuscitation and Mock Code training programs.
Learning Management
LM oversees the development and updating of national curricula/training, foresight, and enabling of trainers to facilitate courses locally at their perspective facilities.
Assessment, Collaboration and Outreach
ACO focuses on client-centered education that is adaptable to field needs using simulation-based training and best practices that effectively improves the utilization of resources and minimizes cost in Hospital Activations, Research, and Rural Health.
Clinical Training and Engagement
CTE ensures all training Medical Information/ Material is accurate and up to date in accordance with VA policies and procedures as well as National, State, and Local laws.
Emerging Healthcare Technology Integration
EHTI unifies emerging technologies with simulation and learning to accelerate the effective use of emerging health technologies during care delivery.
SimLEARN Newsletters
Simulation Exchange Newsletter
Simulation Exchange newsletter is a product of
the VHA SimLEARN National Simulation Center.