Charles F. and Peggy Evans
Center for Caring Skills

The Charles F. & Peggy Evans Center for Caring Skills at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is a multi-faceted simulation lab used to promote quality patient care and safety. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with two human patient simulator mannequins, one obstetrical birthing simulator, one neonatal simulator and multiple complete care dolls, which are all used to provide a variety of educational experiences from the novice to the expert clinician. Unique to the simulation lab is an elaborate audio/visual system that is housed in a “control room.” Faculty can orchestrate a simulation scenario from this area, speak to the students through a microphone when needed and provide for a more realistic teaching experience. In addition, this system allows for individual or simultaneous filming of the simulation exercise. When the simulation is completed, students are then accompanied to a “debriefing” area to review the video and discuss critical content areas.

The facility itself is comprised of four separate rooms: one for simulation models; two rooms modeled after patient care areas; and one laboratory space. The patient care areas are equipped with hospital beds, tables, and individual otoscope/opthalmoscopes as well as other diagnostic equipment. The laboratory area may be used for dissection of organs, identification of microbes, and advanced skills such as suturing, invasive line placement and lumbar puncture. In addition, there are three private exam rooms that can be used for teaching purposes or for patient consultation.

The faculty associated with the Evans Center for Caring Skills have particular expertise in the area of simulation design and implementation. Consultations are provided to design scenarios to meet your individual educational requirements. Through their passion for this exciting technology, the faculty will ensure an environment that maximizes the potential of the Center while maintaining user ease.

Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, which celebrated its centennial year in 2005, is a recognized leader in the preparation of nurses for beginning and advanced practice. Graduates of the programs are at the forefront in leadership, serving as role models for excellence in nursing practice throughout the world. The School of Nursing is especially committed to evolving nursing practice through its key values of scholarship, leadership, and social responsibility.

For more information, please contact:

Barbara Kaplan at 404-727-4084 or bkapla3@emory.edu
or
Darla Ura at 404-727-6943 or dura@emory.edu