The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s simulation program has grown significantly since 2020, with a 40% increase in learners in fiscal year 2023, over 26,000 annual learner contact hours, and more than 300 nurse residents enrolled annually in its “transition to practice” nurse residency program. The 3,600-square-foot center features advanced simulators, task trainers and innovative scenarios like the medical error immersive training, which fosters patient safety, empathy and accountability among multidisciplinary teams. The program’s partnerships have earned it recognition as “Business Partner of the Year” from three local schools and academic institutions and has contributed to workforce development, including a work-based learning program that has already resulted in 27 new hires. Supported by multiple grants, the simulation program has expanded to include cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality and AI, enhancing realism and effectiveness in training. The center currently plans to pursue accreditation from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare.
