STEPS to host 15th anniversary celebration on Sept. 19

To celebrate its 15-year anniversary, the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 19 from 2-4 p.m.

The University community is invited to STEPS, located on the third floor of the Health Sciences Center, to learn about the center, socialize and enjoy refreshments.

STEPS is a state-of-the-art simulation center with fully responsive technology that provides students from all five health sciences schools – Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health – with a safe setting to improve their skills before encountering patients in everyday and critical care situations.

Accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in Assessment, Research, Systems Integration and Teaching/Education, STEPS encompasses 20,000 square feet of instructional space that includes four ICU setups for high fidelity manikins; two 10-bed open lab spaces for practicing nursing, BLS and ultrasound skills; 12 patient exam rooms for physical diagnosis and communication; a room for OB and Pediatric practice; a large surgical skills unit; an operating room and more.