Upgrade Simulation and on-Campus Multi-sensory Lab equipment to current standards, include warranties for sustainability



Initiative TitleUpgrade Simulation and on-Campus Multi-sensory Lab equipment to current standards, include warranties for sustainability
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 GoalsProvide 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).
ProgramsAAS Nursing-Day, AAS Nursing-Evening
LocationsMain Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date06/01/2022
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?Yes
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created11/02/2020 10:54 am
Updated11/12/2020 1:08 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
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.
Standard 3: Establishment of a technology replacement plan for the acquisition and replacement of technology and equipment.
Upgrade of the multisensory laboratory will assist students to have the skills needed for employment.
The goal of the college and the nursing department is to provide students with an education that will prepare them for the work force.
ACEN Standard 5: Resources. Ensure fiscal resources are sustainable and sufficient to ensure the achievement of the student learning outcomes and program outcomes.

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
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

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Equipment will be updated to current standards and be in good working condition and repaired/replaced as needed 1

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
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

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $230,000.00
RECURRING COST: $0.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
Med-Dispense Automated Medication Dispensing carts (2) $55000.00
  • Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office
  • Health Professions, AVP Office
OB simulator "Noelle" and extra compressor for Noelle $75000.00
  • Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office
  • Information Technology, CIO Office
  • Health Professions, AVP Office
Sim- Man Adult Manikin including warranty $100000.00
  • Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office
  • Health Professions, AVP Office
TOTAL: $230,000.00 / $0.00

Facility

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Supply

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TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Staffing

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Training

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TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Marketing

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Other

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Prioritization

Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Initiative Title Department
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Upgrade Simulation and on-Campus Multi-sensory Lab equipment to current standards, include warranties for sustainability
$230,000.00 / $0.00
Nursing
AAS Nursing-Day
AAS Nursing-Evening

Assessment

DateDepartment NameStatusCost to DateFunding Source 
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