Practice makes perfect

Queensway Carleton Hospital’s ICU has developed a simulation project to improve nursing retention and recognition of patient deterioration.  

The program utilizes a state-of-the-art medical simulation manikin. The highly advanced prop is designed to replicate real-life patient responses and symptoms, offering an immersive and dynamic learning experience for our healthcare professionals.  

“I’m proud of how we have developed a program structure that is easily adaptable to QCH-specific needs,” says Dr. Maggie Kisilewicz, a critical care physician at QCH. 

“By simulating system and process changes, we’re making patient care safer. SIMS training also provides us the opportunity to work with teams we don’t frequently work with. It is creating an environment that fosters culture, learning, information sharing, and growth.” 

So far, 18 SIMS (Simulation in Medical Sciences) have been hosted across the hospital.