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Northwestern Medicine Clinical Simulation Program in the West Suburbs

Simulation-based training gives healthcare professionals a safe, controlled environment to practice and refine their skills. By simulating real-life medical scenarios, clinicians can boost their confidence, improve their decision-making abilities and contribute to better patient outcomes.

Overview

We are committed to helping train clinicians to deliver better care. Our program provides simulation resources to all specialties at:

Our goal is to use simulation to help maximize teamwork and the delivery of high-quality care.

Our Simulation Labs

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Central DuPage Hospital

The McCormick Foundation Simulation Center is a 2,740-square-foot space that opened in April 2014 with support from The Colonel Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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Delnor Hospital

Opened in May 2013 with support from the Harbaugh family, the Kay L. and Earl Harbaugh Clinical Simulation Lab is a 2,200-square-foot center.

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Kishwaukee Hospital

A gift from M. Nadine Zimmerman helped make the Kishwaukee Simulation Laboratory open in 2012.

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In Situ Simulations

These simulations happen in actual patient care settings.

Teaching Through Innovative Technology

Our high-fidelity (more life-like and responsive) simulation offerings include:

  • Advanced simulator manikins for all ages, including Laerdal, Gaumard and CAE manikins
  • Standardized simulation patients
  • Virtual reality simulations

Our low-fidelity simulation offerings include these task trainers:

  • Airway management trainers
  • Cardiac trainers
  • Catheterization trainers
  • Manikins for CPR training
  • Emergency carts
  • Injection and venipuncture (vein puncture)
  • IV pumps and equipment
  • OB-GYN and neonatal trainers
  • Patient transfer equipment
  • Simulated medications
  • Thermometers and glucometers
  • Ultrasound trainers

Accreditation

Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital are accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in the areas of Teaching/Education.

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Contact Us

To ask questions or learn more, please email or call 630.933.4320.

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