Human,� The Institute of Medicine, found that between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year from preventable medication errors in hospitals alone; and challenged healthcare organizations to develop a �culture of safety� to improve reliability and safety when caring for patients. The Sim Lab at SUNY Orange is an important step in the process of developing that �culture of safety� by providing a critical �real-life� teaching tool to prepare students for entry into the field; and for refreshing the skills of current nurses in a safe environment. NURSING 115 South StreetMiddletown, NY 10940 for Simulation Design� as a basis for practice. In addition, the IOM core competencies, QSEN, Team STEPPS and the National Patient Safety Goals serve as additional guidelines. � Provides a safe, educational environment � Increases confidence in psychomotor skills and patient interactions � Develops clinical judgment and decision making skills � Encourages inter-professional teamwork and collaboration � Incorporates the opportunity to utilize computer informatics and EMR � Promotes leadership and communication skills � Applies knowledge and implements skills learned into clinical practice � Multi-room environment Control rooms, patient room, and debrief room � Trained staff supports simulation development and integration into curriculum � Laerdal Wireless 3G � Sim Man � Sim NewB � Sim Baby � Vital Sim Child � Vital Sim Annie � ALS Simulator � Gaumard Noelle Birthing Simulator � Hal-Baby-Wireless � Multiple Task Trainees � AVS video recording systems Coordinator: Jean Halpern, R.N., M.S. Sim Specialist: David Jiang, A.A.S. Sim Lab Tech: Suzanne Montgomery, R.N. Instructors: Pat Cal, R.N., M.S., A.N.P. Suzanne Lindau, R.N., M.S. Middletown campus Newburgh campus Bio-Tech Building, Room 210B Kaplan Hall, Room 306 845-341-4189 labs for your training, please visit our website - www.sunyorange.edu/simlab or call (845) 341-4189. To inquire about providing financial support for the Sim Labs, please contact the SUNY Orange Foundation at (845) 341-4337.