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Hands-on training keeps practioners ’ skills sharp
ne of the ways to enhance clinical competence is through Medical Simulation training . This type of hands-on training has been shown to have many advantages that help improve medical practitioners ’ competencies as well as improving patient safety and reducing healthcare costs . The benefits of using simulation to improve medical education is now well documented .
The Andrews Women ’ s Hospital simulation lab features high-tech anatomically correct patient simulator manikins that can be programmed to talk , blink and even give birth . By routinely practicing high-pressure situations , the medical care team can gain experience with conditions they may not encounter during clinicals or in a ‘ normal ’ shift .
While hands-on learning with real patients cannot be completely replaced , this type of immersive training amplifies real experiences with guided ones and
Andrews Women ’ s Hospital simulation lab features high-tech , anatomically correct patient simulator manikins .
provides a safe environment for learning . Hospital . The generosity of donors makes Making mistakes can be a valuable part of it possible to have the latest technology , the learning process in the simulation lab including manikin mothers , babies and environment . two-way mirrors , to provide effective Philanthropy plays an integral part of opportunities to practice clinical and the Simulation Lab at Andrews Women ’ s decision-making skills in real-life situations .
Keeping TCU athletes in the game by monitoring their hearts post-COVID
hat does the Big 12 Conference and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth have in common ? Texas Christian University ( TCU ) Athletics .
At the same time colleges and conferences were determining the best plan of action regarding the viability of sports seasons , limited studies and anecdotal evidence began revealing that the COVID-19 virus was linked with myocarditis , inflammation of the heart muscle , with a higher frequency than with other viruses . Left undiagnosed and untreated , myocarditis can cause long-term heart damage and can potentially be fatal . Although most athletes who get myocarditis will be able to safely return to sports after a restriction of activity for three to six months , in some cases , the inflammation can turn into scar tissue and put the patient at risk for an irregular heartbeat . When triggered by exercise , this can lead to sudden cardiac arrest .
As one of the precautions put in place , the Big 12 Conference began requiring athletes who tested positive for COVID- 19 to undergo a post-COVID-19 cardiac magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) to detect myocarditis .
In search of where to send their athletes for the cardiac MRIs , TCU contacted the Radiology Department at Baylor Scott & White - Fort Worth . According to Sarah Franks , manager of the Radiology and Imaging Department at Baylor Scott & White - Fort Worth , a piece of equipment that had not been budgeted was needed immediately to perform these MRIs .
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation President Amy Adkins knew just whom to call . She reached out to two of TCU ’ s biggest Horned Frog fans , Mary and the late Dick Lowe . Just as she thought , when they heard about the need , Mary and Dick immediately said yes .
Thanks to the Lowes , TCU athletes including swimmers , divers , football players , basketball players , soccer players and even equestrian members who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 , have been screened at Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth .
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THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE FOUNDATION NEWS / SPRING 2021