Air Methods Becomes First Air Medical Program to Achieve SSH Simulation Center Accreditation
26 Julio 2024 - 11:50AM
Air Methods, the leading air medical services provider, announced
today that it has become the first and only air medical program in
the world to achieve Simulation Center Accreditation from the
Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). This prestigious
accreditation is a testament to Air Methods' commitment to
excellence in clinical education and patient care.
"SSH accreditation validates our commitment to providing
high-quality, evidence-based clinical education,” said Air Methods
Director of Simulation and Innovative Education William Belk.
“It ensures that our programs meet rigorous standards and are
designed to improve patient safety and outcomes."
Achieving SSH Simulation Center Accreditation has been a
long-term goal for Air Methods' Clinical Education Department. Over
the past two years, the team has dedicated significant effort to
making necessary internal changes to the simulation program's
policies and procedures. Utilizing the International Nursing
Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards
of Best Practice for Healthcare Simulation, Air Methods has
meticulously redesigned its simulation-based education
offerings.
Emphasizing professional development for educators, the program
ensures that they deliver education in alignment with industry
standards. This commitment to quality education led to the
elimination of outdated pass/fail labs and the introduction of the
current Simulation Experience program, which offers a more
comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
"Becoming accredited took a tremendous amount of teamwork and
dedication,” said Air Methods’ Senior Vice President of Clinical
Services Dr. Stephanie Queen. “Our staff worked tirelessly to align
our program with SSH standards and industry best practices,
ensuring that every aspect of our simulation-based education was of
the highest quality."
The SSH Simulation Center Accreditation is recognized globally
as a mark of quality and excellence in healthcare simulation. It
signifies that Air Methods meets rigorous standards in simulation
education, including program design, implementation, and
evaluation. With this accreditation, Air Methods is poised to
continue leading the way in clinical education and patient care in
the air medical industry.
For more information about Air Methods and its commitment to
excellence in clinical education, please visit airmethods.com.
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About Air MethodsAir Methods (airmethods.com) is the
nation’s leading air medical service delivering lifesaving care to
more than 100,000 people every year. With over 40 years of
experience, Air Methods is the preferred partner for hospitals and
one of the largest community-based providers of air medical
services. Air Methods Ascend is the company’s clinical education
program, allowing critical care nurses and paramedics best-in-class
training opportunities using high-fidelity mannequins, virtual
reality, and cadaver labs.
Denisse Coffman
Air Methods
720-666-8499
media@airmethods.com