Valleywise Health’s new simulation center played a critical role in preparing over 2,000 nurses, residents and healthcare professionals for the June 2024 transition to a 673,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital, including the nationally verified level I trauma center and Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center. The center features realistic acute care, ICU, labor and delivery, and operating room suite simulations. Additionally, the center boasts a high-fidelity manikin that enables advanced training in stroke response, laparoscopic skills and other critical procedures. Staff received hands-on training with new equipment such as ceiling lifts and monitors, ensuring a seamless transition and high-quality patient care. The center’s innovative, experiential training for graduate nurses and surgical residents bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, advancing care quality and equity across the organization.
