Initiative Title | Upgrade Simulation and on-Campus Multi-sensory Lab equipment to current standards, include warranties for sustainability |
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Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2020 |
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | Provide students with on campus opportunities to practice skill sets using equipment/technology that they are expected to be able to use upon graduation. This technology will support instructional efforts for high-stakes skill testing. Currently our medication dispensing cabinets are malfunctioning and on the verge of being obsolete. These cabinets are vital to our ability to replicate the experience of medication administration as it occurs in clinical agencies using the process which students are expected to perform upon graduation. This is even more important as students are being denied access to clinical facilities as a result of the pandemic. Updated simulation equipment that includes warranties will ensure availability of high-quality simulation experiences that enhance development of critical thinking and hands-on skills. |
Consequences of this initiative not being funded | We have seen the transition to electronic medication dispensing and bar-code scanning in hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient settings, yet we have not been able to update our equipment to match current practices. Without the investment in equipment and technology, we will be unable to provide students with on-campus experiences that will prepare them for employment in the current health care environment, therefore our students would not be employment- ready upon graduation. Faculty will be unable to properly instruct students. We have had multiple challenges this year with aging equipment breakdowns, requiring costly repairs without the benefit of warranties to contain the cost. Many of the manikins are at risk for breakdown as they age. |
Department Goals | Provide quality simulated clinical instruction using current technology and updated equipment (for example, new, sustainable manikins for Simulation, Med-dispense and other updated equipment for multisensory and skill laboratories). |
Programs | AAS Nursing-Day, AAS Nursing-Evening |
Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
Estimated Completion Date | 06/01/2022 |
Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
Importance | High |
Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
Created | 11/02/2020 10:54 am |
Updated | 11/12/2020 1:08 pm |
Goal | How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
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Students who are exposed to a variety of modalities and instructional methods are better able to engage in critical thinking. Students need experience in using the technology that they will be expected to use in the workplace. |
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Standard 3: Establishment of a technology replacement plan for the acquisition and replacement of technology and equipment. |
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Upgrade of the multisensory laboratory will assist students to have the skills needed for employment. |
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The goal of the college and the nursing department is to provide students with an education that will prepare them for the work force. |
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ACEN Standard 5: Resources. Ensure fiscal resources are sustainable and sufficient to ensure the achievement of the student learning outcomes and program outcomes. |
Action Step | Responsible Party | Order |
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Replace broken and outdated equipment, especially the Med Dispense cabinets for each campus; purchase new manikins, and obtain warranties on high-importance equipment | Chairperson, Simulation coordinator, lab coordinators and lab tech assistant | 1 |
Outcome | Order |
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Equipment will be updated to current standards and be in good working condition and repaired/replaced as needed | 1 |
Method | Description | Other Method | Responsible Party |
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Student Surveys: Satisfaction Need | Surveys can be developed internally and administered to assess student frequency, importance, need and satisfaction institution’s staff, office and services and programming. | Chairperson, Assistant Chairperson | |
Alumni Survey | Surveying program alumni can provide information about program satisfaction, preparation (transfer or workforce), employment status, skills for success. Surveys can ask alumni to identify what should be changed, altered, maintained, improved, or expanded. | Department chair, Assistant Chair, Simulation Tech | |
Employer Survey | Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled. | Department chair, Assistant Chair, Simulation Tech |
INITIAL YEAR COST: | $230,000.00 |
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RECURRING COST: | $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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Med-Dispense Automated Medication Dispensing carts (2) | $55000.00 |
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OB simulator "Noelle" and extra compressor for Noelle | $75000.00 |
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Sim- Man Adult Manikin including warranty | $100000.00 |
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TOTAL: | $230,000.00 / $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
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