Fairfield University's Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies has earned Society for Simulation in Healthcare Accreditation in the area of Teaching and Education. Fairfield University continually ranks among the top nursing programs in the United States and was recently one of only sixteen schools to be recognized as a National League
NDAA and Simulation Technology Security in 2019 This past April, a Chinese national was caught trying to enter the Mar-A-Lago resort with multiple cellphones, a hard drive, a laptop, and a thumb drive that were infected with malware. Although the woman in question was removed by the Secret Service without further incident, the security
KbPort™ Virtual MedsManager™ - virtual medication stocking, dispensing, and administration -- offers all the functionality of KbPort™ MedsManager™ without the need for a physical cart or cabinet. "With a fully virtual solution, learners have the ability to practice medication administration activities anywhere." Virtual MedsManager™ Features
PITTSBURGH, PA, April 9, 2019 A routine conference trip turned into a reminder that knowing how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation is extremely valuable skill to have. Last week, KbPort™ team members attended the National Nurse Educator Summit in Savannah, Georgia. While awaiting transportation outside Savannah International Airport (SAV), career nurse and KbPort™ education and
The current process of teaching blood pressure measurement has some uncertainty when attempting to ascertain the leaner level of comprehension. The standard teaching approach of paring up students to practice blood pressure measurement lacks the ability to assess several key competencies. Students are usually young and healthy so they are typically reporting measurements in
BPSim™ has a unique design that eliminates the need for awkward, bulky simulator arms, or special stethoscopes. Since it is the same size as a standard BP cuff, it is easy to store, and multiple units can be managed without requiring much space. Setup is also much easier when compared to other, more expensive
KbPort™ BPSim™, the industry's most advanced, patented, analog sphygmomanometer simulator, can be used as a skills trainer or used to add realism to high-fidelity simulations or standardized patient scenarios. The high-sensitivity air valve teaches precise air release control; the audio propagation characteristics force proper placement and pressure of the stethoscope; and the programmable blood
Accurate blood pressure measurement is considered one of the most crucial of regular medical tests, yet studies indicate the most common method of blood pressure measurement is often inaccurate. These studies have found participant knowledge inadequate in order to properly perform blood pressure measurement, allowing room for an imperative issue: medical error. Errors in
Chuck Miller, founder and CEO of KbPort™, along with KbPort™ partner Greg Angell, acquired two military surplus-grade Humvees®, and decided to restore and convert them into learning platforms to showcase the design and engineering talents of their company. With KbPort LLC’s past experience in modifying real ambulances, mock ambulances, medical training trailers, and other
KbPort™ education consultant, Wendeline Grbach, MSN, RN, CLNC, attended the Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit (OLN) on April 5-6, 2018, at Dublin Embassy Suites, in Columbus, Ohio. OLN brought together 170 attendees and 24 vendors to discuss up-and-coming nursing education and practice in a digital world. Wendy focused on KbPort™ PharmTech and Medication
