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THE JUDITH AND MARVIN HERB FAMILY

SIMULATION CENTER

Offers Hi-Fidelity, Realistic Training Equipment

for New and Seasoned NCH Staff

by Paul Hiltz, FACHE
The Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation
Center (Sim Center) is revolutionizing medi-
cal training and practice for NCH Healthcare
System staff members, with state-of-the-art
educational equipment that is highly realistic
to the work environment; ultimately improv-
ing patient outcomes and experiences.
I am excited to announce that The Judith and Marvin Herb Family
Simulation Center has been awarded a grant opportunity of $1 million
by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. To receive this grant,
NCH must raise $1 million towards the Herb Family Simulation Center
before May 1, 2023. Gifts of any size contributed within the allotted time
period to the simulation program will count toward the Schulze Family
alongside providing a collaborative space for complex problem-solving
Foundation challenge grant.
and community involvement.
The Herb Family Simulation Center is an invaluable resource that
A temporary facility was opened in May 2021, specializing in sector-
dramatically improves patient outcomes at NCH. Comparable to flight
leading simulation training and has already had a marked improvement
simulation training used in the airline industry, simulation training pro- Passionate TALENT,
on patient care. In one example, medical professionals transformed and
vides realistic clinical scenarios that allows healthcare professionals
implemented protocols to cut the time it takes to treat a life-threatening
to practice new procedures and explore cutting-edge technologies,
heart attack by half. Compassionate Care
The permanent 10,000-square-foot center is set to open early 2023
and will build on the current success in using high-tech robotic “patients”
to mimic real-world medical scenarios. Due to the astonishing complex-
ity of these robots and their similarity to real humans, the clinicians and
community partners can perform life-like patient exams, care, and pro-
cedures. Simulation training results in 90% retention of learning material,
compared to 10%-40% retention with traditional classroom lectures and
clinical observation.
Beyond its primary use in training NCH medical professionals, the
center also serves as a resource for local schools, universities, emer- At NCH Heart Institute, we believe our compassionate care is what sets
gency medical services, police training, and private medical practices. us apart. From diagnosis to recovery, our renowned physicians and team
To date, the center has provided training for the Collier County Flight provide an unparalleled comprehensive cardiac care program. As one of
Helicopter Team, Naples High School science department, and Collier America’s 100 best hospitals for cardiac care, this commitment has
County school nurses. Volunteer community members have also vis- situated NCH to be at the forefront of patient care.
ited the center as actors, taking on the roles of patients to heighten the
realism of training exercises.
For more information on our award-winning cardiac services,
Contributions of all sizes are both welcome and greatly appreciated to help reach the $1 million goal. To make a donation to the Judith and please call 239-624-4200 or visit NCHheart.com.
Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center, please call 239-624-2015. For more information on the Sim Center, contact Operations Manager
At the HEART of What Matters Most.
Hope Goodwin, RN, MSN, CEN, CHSE at (239) 624-1253 or email hope.goodwin@nchmd.org.

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