Medical Advanced Skill and Simulation Education Center - Our Mission
MASSEC MISSION STATEMENT
- IMPROVE PATIENT CARE and SAFETY by providing an outcome-based, integrative learning vehicle where critical patient care skills are introduced and improved in a safe and confidential environment.
- PROVIDE manikin- and simulation-based training, clinical anatomy and small-group sessions by creating dynamic and efficient integrated training packages.
- ENGAGE IN INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM TRAINING that includes medical students, residents, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- BE A KEY LEARNING SITE FOR UMMC'S QEP (QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN): engage in trainees in discussion and learning professionalism, interpersonal communication, and medical ethics during simulated patient care scenarios simulation.
- Identify and implement innovative and emerging simulation-based EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES in UMMC's medical, dental and house officer curricula.
- OFFER interactive and hands-on critical skills workshops and continuing education forums for UMMC faculty, staff and state health care providers.
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The Simulation Center contributes to UMMC's effort to raise health awareness and recruit new trainees from diverse backgrounds by providing tours of the facility.
