Inside Corporate Roundtable: Bridging Industry and Healthcare Simulation
04/22/25 • 26 min
Wendy LaGrange, VP and Managing Director at Wallcur (now part of 3B Scientific), reveals the vital role of the Corporate Roundtable within the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. This behind-the-scenes organization bridges the gap between industry partners and educators to advance healthcare simulation and improve patient outcomes.
• Corporate Roundtable serves as the corporate arm of SSH, bringing together approximately 50 companies
• Started 15 years ago as a small committee, now playing a significant role in shaping healthcare simulation
• Members meet quarterly to align industry goals with SSH's strategic priorities
• Corporate Roundtable hosts workshops focused on research and development, connecting innovators with industry resources
• A new "shark tank" platform is being developed to help bring simulation innovations from concept to market
• Industry representation on the SSH Board of Directors ensures the corporate perspective influences policy and advocacy
• Competition transforms into collaboration when companies unite under the shared goal of advancing healthcare education
To learn more about the Corporate Roundtable or how your company can get involved, visit the SSH website or contact the SSH staff liaison for more information.
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Wendy LaGrange, VP and Managing Director at Wallcur (now part of 3B Scientific), reveals the vital role of the Corporate Roundtable within the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. This behind-the-scenes organization bridges the gap between industry partners and educators to advance healthcare simulation and improve patient outcomes.
• Corporate Roundtable serves as the corporate arm of SSH, bringing together approximately 50 companies
• Started 15 years ago as a small committee, now playing a significant role in shaping healthcare simulation
• Members meet quarterly to align industry goals with SSH's strategic priorities
• Corporate Roundtable hosts workshops focused on research and development, connecting innovators with industry resources
• A new "shark tank" platform is being developed to help bring simulation innovations from concept to market
• Industry representation on the SSH Board of Directors ensures the corporate perspective influences policy and advocacy
• Competition transforms into collaboration when companies unite under the shared goal of advancing healthcare education
To learn more about the Corporate Roundtable or how your company can get involved, visit the SSH website or contact the SSH staff liaison for more information.
Innovative SimSolutions.
Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.
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Simulation Excellence: A Conversation with INACSL President Ashley Franklin sponsored by UbiSim
Ashley Franklin takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of healthcare simulation, drawing from her 16 years of experience as a nurse educator who has never taught without simulation technology. As the current president of INACSL (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning), Ashley offers a unique perspective on how simulation bridges the gap between classroom learning and clinical competence.
The conversation buzzes with excitement about the upcoming INACSL 25 Conference in Denver (June 19-22), featuring keynote speakers Dan Weberg and pilot Amelia Earhart, plus a panel on artificial intelligence in nursing education. Ashley shares the heartwarming tradition of hosting shelter pets in the exhibit hall, where conference attendees can decompress with puppy cuddles between sessions. This practice has even led to adoptions by INACSL members in previous years.
We dive deep into the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice, currently undergoing their sixth iteration with four updated standards being released this summer. Ashley explains how INACSL's endorsement program has recognized 40 high-quality simulation centers across academic and practice settings worldwide, reflecting the organization's commitment to international excellence. Her personal simulation story about first-semester nursing students successfully managing complex fluid and electrolyte scenarios demonstrates the profound impact of well-designed simulation experiences on building student confidence and competence. Ashley leaves us with a powerful message about the importance of speaking up when something isn't working – because modifiable simulation programs lead to better learning outcomes and ultimately, improved patient safety. Connect with Ashley through Texas Christian University or LinkedIn to continue the conversation about advancing healthcare simulation education.
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