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The Growing Importance of Telehealth Education

In spring 2020, during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Telehealth became recognized as one of the main methods of providing care for patients. Telehealth has been believed to be around since the late 1800’s but has now expanded and became more prevalent due to the immediate shift to virtual care during the pandemic.

Effective Communication in Healthcare

Communication is an essential skill for building trust between healthcare workers and patients. When healthcare workers are able to effectively receive information from patients, they can assess and deliver treatment with patient safety in mind.  Patient safety can be greatly affected by communication. Verbal communication must be direct and accurate as it travels from

2024-03-22T12:33:02-04:00November 16th, 2023|Featured, Nursing, Pharmacy|

SimCartRx Custom Power Solutions

Battery-powered carts allow nursing staff to bring a computer to the patient’s bedside. This enables them to enter data, update electronic medical records, and use auxiliary equipment without being tethered to a wall outlet or making repeated trips to a computer room. Learners will experience battery technology in the real world, so we’ve made

KbPort COVID-19 Relief Effort

Dear Members of the Educational Community, In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, many educational institutions have been forced to replace in-person instruction with online and alternative learning options. We recognize that these changes have a profoundly negative impact on hands-on clinical education, especially when teaching specialized skills related to patient care. In

2025-05-29T11:25:22-04:00March 12th, 2020|Featured, News, Software|

Critical Skin Cancer Research Funded by Cyclists

Lou Castello, a Sales Engineer at KbPort, will be participating in the 2019 MSU Gran Fondo this coming weekend. Through this cycling movement, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine has raised more than $1M for skin cancer research. Due to donations and support, MSU College of Human Medicine researchers have discovered a promising

2025-05-29T12:12:47-04:00June 20th, 2019|Featured, News|

KbPort Releases BPSim

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

2025-05-29T12:37:39-04:00October 11th, 2018|Analog Sphygmomanometer, BPSim, Featured, Hardware, News, Reviews, Simulation, Simulators|

A Driving Passion: The Humvee Project

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

2025-05-29T12:41:18-04:00August 11th, 2018|Featured, Hardware, Reviews|

EOL Notice – SimEMR Version 1

EOL Notice – SimEMR Version 1 This End-of-Life (EOL) notice serves as formal communication of KbPort LLC’s intent to end the life of KbPort SimEMR application, Version 1. Current customers using SimEMR will have option to transition to SimEMR Version 2, the newly enhanced and redeveloped product. Please contact your sales representative to discuss

2025-05-29T12:49:05-04:00May 1st, 2017|Featured, News|