BookMichael A. Seropian , George R. Keeler, Viren N. Naik, editors.
Summary: Think - Plan - Buy This is the first complete guide for creating a sustainable healthcare simulation program/center. It is created by experts in the field that are on the front lines of this emerging field. It is intended and written with all professions in mind, and should be a resource for all, be they healthcare educators, administrators, or executives. It covers specific elements of the entire process, from concept to execution, and identifies key decision points along the way. The book is organized around fundamental considerations in center and program development including governance, structural/facility and curricular design, business planning, to establishing policies and procedures. Chapters analyze the fundamental aspects of planning, such as budgeting, revenue streams, and philanthropy as well as the inclusion of educational resources within such programs. Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Program and Center Development is an invaluable addition to the Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation series, and features an authoritative authorship of experts in the field.
Contents:
Section I: Business, Implementation, and Sustainability
Chapter 1. Governance and Organizational Structure
Chapter 2. Importance of Executive Buy-in
Chapter 3. Establishing your Vision, Mission, and Strategy
Chapter 4. Basic Business Planning
Chapter 5. Implementation, Phases, and Project Management
Chapter 6. Funding Sources and Fee Structures
Chapter 7. Effective Budgeting: Putting it Together
Section II: Facility Design, Supporting Equipment, and Technology
Chapter 8. Facility Design Part I
Process Considerations
Chapter 9. Facility Design Part II
Structure Considerations
Chapter 10. Equipment Selection, Acquisition, and Maintenance
Chapter 11. Simulation Audio Visual and Learning Management System Considerations
Section III. Curriculum and Faculty Development
Chapter 12. Curriculum Integration and Development
Chapter 13. Faculty and Staff Development
Section IV. Administration and Operations
Chapter 14. Simulation Operations: An Overview
Chapter 15. Effective Staffing, Recruitment, and HR Management
Chapter 16. Policies and Procedures: Key Considerations
Chapter 17. Evaluation, Metrics, and Measuring ROI/VOI
Section V. Marketing & Partnerships
Chapter 18. Communication, Marketing Plan, and Strategy
Chapter 19. Collaborative Partnerships: Local, Regional, National, and Global.