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.

如何预防和准备设备故障？什么可以帮助您开发一名训练有素的员工，自信的模拟教师？是否有方法可以减少您的实验室停机？共享体验告诉我们三种有效的方法，以便维持您的模拟实验室，以便您可以满足您的需求。

1.获取库存

您不知道的是对您的模拟程序的损害。通过在实验室中占据员工，设备和其他资源，确保您在所有资产之上。

According to the模拟医疗保健社会（SSIH），教育者应该了解与提供模拟活动相关的基本运营原则。¹Achieving this level of competence may require additional training and reinforcement. Tracking faculty involvement, workshops, educational sessions, and experiences can be critical to the success of a simulation program.

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 theCertified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS)考试蓝图。²

搜索文件的平均时间是十八分钟。³With organized materials, this can be greatly reduced. Aside from serving as reference material for faculty, this type of inventory provides the basis for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
随着培训和文档的重点增加，您的模拟实验室可以看到利用率增加。

2. Perform an 80/20 analysis

抵制首先关注小事的冲动。研究表明，“百分之八十的维护活动应该是积极主动的，而20％的百分之十分应该做出计划计划的维护项目”。⁴在80/20规则和调度模拟实验室中定期预防性维护后，可以保持模拟运行顺利。

使用在库存期间编译的信息，我们的客户推荐以定期计划的间隔进行测试和升级。这些测试可以由现场SIMLAB运营商执行，或者您可以安排从专家的访问。在使用前检查设备的功能可以减少操作和教育视角的头痛。此外，预防性维护计划可以节省一个组织资金，因为努力将重点放在预防设备故障上，而不是应对紧急情况。⁵These fixes can also be faster than full-blown repairs.

组织可以使用预防性维护在反应性维护上保存12-18％。⁸

Additionally, rather than tend to the aftermath of a faculty member’s blunder, it is recommended to continually reinforce faculty best practices. Having a firm grasp on scenario design and simulation design is considered essential for a competent faculty. According to the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), “Effective design of healthcare simulations facilitates consistent outcomes and strengthens the overall value of the simulation-based experience…Not following this standard can result in suboptimal or inefficient utilization of resources”.⁶强制执行凝聚力的方向流程和周期性教育“升温器”可以在维持模拟程序方面走得很长。

Without unnecessary delays, educators can rely on their scheduled simulations and learners can have an uninterrupted training experience.

3. When in doubt, triage

尽管努力保持组织和执行主要tenance checks, occasionally technology does need repair. Having a working knowledge of the equipment and the ability to navigate around issues is a valuable skill – especially in the world of simulation.

Some research suggests that the preventative maintenance inspections should reveal some type of corrective work to be completed once every six times a check is performed.⁷Whether the work is corrective or reactive to an emergency malfunction, adopting a path for troubleshooting can help.

我们建议您只执行您感到满意的故障排除。如果需要额外的支持，专业人员可以通过电话，电子邮件或提供现场维修来通过往解决方案的步骤。

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.

结论

与不维持的模拟程序相关的风险可能是非常昂贵的。通过采取正确的预防措施，可以防止损失生产力，信誉和时间 - 更不用说压力的增加 - 全部可以防止。如果您想了解有关如何维持您的模拟程序和设备的更多信息，please let us know. We are here to help.