W17 Everything you wanted to know about building a £59 million simulation centre… but were too afraid to ask!

Abstract

Who should attend? Simulation centre leads and managers, clinicians with responsibility for simulation centres, simulation technicians. Level Intermediate and Advanced. Background In 2018, Coventry University opened a £59 million building with bespoke simulation areas. This project was initiated five years ago and some unforeseen issues and problems were encountered. This session is intended for anyone considering building or amending simulation areas or using emerging technologies and provides a comprehensive ‘how to’ that we wish we had known at the beginning of the process. Intended learning outcomes Outline common simulation centre audio–visual issues. Describe the principles of a simulation centre Return on Investment model. List common emerging simulation technologies and their advantages and disadvantages in the simulation centre. Structure of workshop This is a interactive session, using audience participation to inform the structure. It is anticipated that the first part of the session is an overview of the issues we faced, but then participants will have a chance to come up with their own solutions to their individual centre problems and issues. Educational methods to be used PowerPoint presentation with embedded recording Audience participation via specialist software Audience participation via use of Virtual Reality and linked sites (own laptop or smart phone or tablet required). Reference Buzachero VV, Phillips J, Phillips P, Phillips ZL, eds. Measuring ROI in healthcare 2013. New York: McGrawHill Education.