HUNTSVILLE – SIMVANA, a provider of virtual reality-based training products for the healthcare industry, has partnered with the Huntsville Hospital Health System to develop a virtual reality-based training program.
Built on the SIMVANA Anesthesia platform, SIMVANA Nursing is designed to enhance nurse onboarding and improve patient safety.
“We onboard more than 700 nursing professionals annually,” said Huntsville Hospital Health System CEO Jeff Samz. “SIMVANA Nursing has the potential to redefine how we onboard and train nurses.
“By investing in innovative solutions like this, we are not only reducing costs but also ensuring our nurses are equipped to deliver exceptional care from the moment they step on the floor.”
Key features of SIMVANA Nursing:
- Comprehensive Training Modules: Covers core nursing competencies, including patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency response protocols.
- Realistic Simulations: Nurses can practice in a virtual hospital environment, gaining exposure to real-world scenarios without compromising patient safety.
- Performance Analytics: Detailed feedback and progress tracking empower nurses to build confidence and competence quickly.
- Cost-Effective Implementation: The platform reduces reliance on traditional training resources and minimizes the time required for onboarding.
“The collaboration represents a significant step forward in healthcare education, leveraging advanced VR technology to deliver immersive, hands-on training experiences,” said SIMVANA President John Watson. “SIMVANA Nursing is designed to streamline the onboarding process, reduce associated costs, and ensure nurses are fully prepared to provide safe, effective patient care from day one.”
SIMVANA Nursing is an evolution of the SIMVANA Anesthesia platform, which has been adopted by leading Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist programs to enhance clinical training for anesthesia providers.
The first nurse training modules were delivered in November with additional modules scheduled to be released monthly throughout this year and 2026.
Huntsville Hospital Health System is a comprehensive network of community, not-for-
profit hospitals that serve as the primary provider of services and the healthcare safety net for more than 1.5 million people in North Alabama and southern Tennessee. The system includes hospitals and related facilities in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Fort Payne, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn.
SIMVANA is a collaboration between Torch Technologies and Prodigy Anesthesia and a Starfish Holdings company.
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