The healthcare industry constantly strives for innovation and excellence in training. This drive has led a major medical center serving the greater Baltimore area to invest in innovative technology to enhance its simulation-based training for medical professionals. The hospital’s Simulation Innovation Learning Center has turned to VALT (Video Audio Learning Tool) to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve the flexibility of its simulation programs. Here’s how VALT is making a difference.
A Unique Environment for Simulation
Hospital-based simulation training differs significantly from higher-ed simulation environments. At this medical center, the focus is on professional development and fostering interprofessional communication. The Simulation Innovation Learning Center supports medical staff with real-world, hands-on training in high-stakes environments like critical care, inpatient units, labor & delivery, operating rooms, and outpatient care. To provide the most effective learning experience, simulation needs to reflect the actual challenges healthcare workers face.
Expanding Capabilities: 18 Cameras Across Critical Departments
VALT will be installed in the center’s simulation rooms for critical care, labor and delivery, operating room (OR), and inpatient and outpatient care. These areas will be equipped with a total of 18 cameras paired with advanced audio technology. This allows healthcare professionals to record, review, and analyze critical moments during simulation training. Whether it's practicing emergency protocols in the OR or enhancing communication in outpatient care, VALT ensures that no moment is missed.
The Need for Change: Why VALT?
Before switching to VALT, the medical center faced significant pain points with its previous video management system. The old system came with a very expensive yearly contract, lacked the ability to customize configurations, and made it difficult to select individual cameras for viewing. Additionally, the forced move to a fully cloud-based service didn’t align with the hospital’s specific needs, limiting their control and flexibility.
How VALT Solves Their Challenges
The VALT system provides a tailored solution to meet the medical center’s needs. By offering an inexpensive yearly maintenance fee and allowing complete system configurability, VALT ensures the center can adjust the system to fit its unique workflows. This flexibility empowers staff to select individual cameras, making it easier to capture the most relevant angles and moments during simulations. VALT’s user-friendly platform enhances both the training experience and the ability to review critical learning moments without unnecessary complexity.
Enhancing Professional Development and Communication
With VALT’s installation, the Simulation Innovation Learning Center can now focus more on professional development and improving interprofessional communication. The ability to record and review training sessions across departments helps healthcare professionals learn from real-life scenarios in a controlled environment. The high-quality video and audio recordings enable detailed analysis, helping teams work together more effectively and improving patient care outcomes.
Conclusion: VALT Elevates Training at the Major Medical Center
As healthcare demands grow, so does the need for efficient, adaptable, and affordable training solutions. VALT not only provides cost savings and flexibility but also enhances the quality of training at this major medical center. By allowing staff to customize the system to their unique needs and focus on essential training components, VALT is helping this hospital-based simulation center stay at the cutting edge of healthcare education.
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