The Christus Simulation Institute runs simulation centers across Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico, along with in-situ simulation training across hospitals. It facilitates realistic, high- and low-fidelity training for residency and fellowship programs, nursing residencies, allied health, and community initiatives, and has trained registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, and medical residents. The simulation institute has been pivotal in developing Covid-19 obstetric preparedness training in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and has been awarded a National Institutes of Health grant to develop a low-cost postpartum hemorrhage skills simulator for use in remote areas. Facilities like the Dr. Perla Castor Clinical Simulation Center and initiatives like interdisciplinary mock code training continue to enhance healthcare preparedness, foster teamwork and expand its capacity for training students.
