Medical Simulation Archives

Technology, Simulation, and AV Integration in Modern Nursing Education

Nursing Simulation Sound and Video System

Healthcare is evolving at a rapid pace and nursing education must keep up by providing realistic, immersive, and technology-driven training environments. Simulation learning has emerged as a vital tool for bridging the gap between classroom theory and clinical practice. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies—from virtual and augmented reality to high-fidelity simulation and advanced audiovisual (AV) systems—nursing … Read more

University of Texas Health Science Center

San Antonio, TX The Center for Simulation Innovation is a 7,300 square-foot simulation hospital and 6,500 square-foot skills laboratory for training students and healthcare professionals in the heart of San Antonio’s 900-acre medical center. The Challenge The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Simulation Lab serves as a cutting-edge training facility where students gain … Read more

Innovation in Medical Simulation

Imagine practicing a complex surgical procedure on a high-fidelity mannequin before ever setting foot in a real operating room. Or navigating a critical care scenario with a simulated patient, honing your decision-making skills under pressure. This is the power of medical simulation, a rapidly evolving field transforming healthcare education and practice. Ford AV partners with … Read more

Presbyterian Health Simulation Center

Albuquerque, NM Presbyterian Health Simulation Center is New Mexico’s largest simulation facility for healthcare training. The medical facility’s AV systems provide the ultimate experience for medical training in a controlled environment. Features Participants Owner: Presbyterian Health Services General Contractor: Platinum Builders Design Build: Ford Audio-Video Systems Ford AV has deployed thousands of custom solutions across … Read more

Texas Children’s Hospital

Houston, Texas The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital is a one-of-a-kind research facility devoted to neurological diseases. Facility updates include AV technology upgrades for greater image detail and collaboration. Features Participants Owner: Texas Children’s Hospital Architects: Perkins + Will General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies Consultant: IDIBRI AV Contractor: Ford … Read more

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas UT Southwestern’s nine-story, 400,000 SF complex is the result of years of collaboration and design. The medical facility’s AV integrates UT Southwestern’s academic and clinical offices with one of the largest simulation and clinical skills training centers in the nation Features Participants Owner: UT Southwestern General Contractor: Vaughn Construction Architect: HDR Consultant: Datacom … Read more