延长模拟实验室的生命周期

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Not adhering to this guidance can often result in regret. This is an important friendly reminder for anyone charged with running a simulation program. When the operational or physical structure of a lab fails, it can take a long time to bring it back to full capacity. During these times regularly scheduled simulations still have to be performed and this can create an environment of stress.Increasing the focus on sustaining your simulation lab can help mitigate threats to ongoing success, not to mention reduce the risk of staff and student disappointment.

您如何防止和准备设备故障？什么可以帮助您培养训练有素，自信的模拟教师的员工？有没有方法可以减少实验室的停机时间？共享的经验告诉我们三种有效的方法来专注于维持模拟实验室，以便您可以满足您的需求。

1.库存

What you don’t know can be a detriment to your simulation program. Ensure that you are on top of all your assets by taking an inventory of staff, equipment, and other resources in the lab.

According to the模拟医疗协会（SSIH）, an educator should understand the basic operational principles associated with delivering simulation activities.¹达到这一水平的能力可能需要额外的培训和强化。跟踪教师的参与，研讨会，教育会议和经验对于模拟计划的成功至关重要。

Likewise, knowing what equipment is available, the purpose it serves, how it operates, and who will be using it can provide a roadmap for usage. This includes maintaining reference manuals and capturing recent software and firmware upgrades, as recommended by the认证的医疗保健模拟运营专家（CHSO）考试蓝图。²

寻找文档的平均时间为18分钟。³有了有组织的材料，这可以大大减少。除了作为教师的参考材料外，这种库存还为预防性维护和故障排除提供了基础。
随着对培训和文档的关注，您的仿真实验室可以看到利用率的增加。

2。Perform an 80/20 analysis

抗拒的冲动先关注小事。再保险search suggests, “eighty percent of your maintenance activities should be proactive, while twenty percent should be doing unplanned maintenance items”.⁴Following the 80/20 rule and scheduling regular preventative maintenance in your simulation lab can keep simulations running smoothly.

Using the information compiled during the inventory, our clients recommend performing testing and upgrades at regularly scheduled intervals. These tests can be performed by an on-site SimLab Operator or you can schedule a visit from an expert. Checking the functionality of equipment well before use can reduce headaches from both an operational and educational perspective. Furthermore, a preventative maintenance plan can save an organization money because efforts will be focused on preventing equipment failure, rather than responding to emergencies.⁵这些补丁也可以比全面的代表airs.

An organization can save between 12-18% using preventative maintenance over reactive maintenance.⁸

此外，建议您不断地加强教师的最佳实践。对场景设计和仿真设计具有坚定的掌握对于合格的教师来说是必不可少的。根据国际临床模拟和学习护理协会（INACSL）的说法，“医疗保健模拟的有效设计有助于稳定的结果，并增强基于模拟的经验的总体价值……不遵循此标准会导致资源次优或效率低下的利用””。⁶执行有凝聚力的取向过程和定期教育“刷新”可以使您的模拟程序大有帮助。

没有不必要的延迟，教育工作者可以依靠他们的计划模拟，学习者可以拥有不间断的培训经验。

3.如有疑问，分类

尽管努力保持井井有条并进行维护检查，但偶尔需要维修。拥有对设备的工作知识和解决问题的能力是一项宝贵的技能，尤其是在模拟世界中。

一些研究表明，预防性维护检查应揭示每六次进行检查后要完成的某种纠正措施。⁷Whether the work is corrective or reactive to an emergency malfunction, adopting a path for troubleshooting can help.

We recommend that you only perform troubleshooting that you are comfortable with. If additional support is needed, professionals can walk you through the steps toward a solution by phone, email, or providing on-site repair.

Equally important is the need to intervene if faculty have raised concerns about their abilities or their comfort with simulation. In our experience, faculty are eager to learn more about simulation – they just don’t know where to start. Offering guidance, even if it’s corrective in nature, can strengthen the bond with your faculty and make for a lasting relationship.

Conclusion

The risks associated with not sustaining your simulation program can be quite costly. The loss of productivity, credibility, and time – not to mention an increase of stress – can all be prevented by taking the right precautions. If you would like more information on how to sustain your simulation program and equipment,请告诉我们。We are here to help.