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Introduction
The Wasson Center is a dedicated facility for the teaching and assessment of disciplinary and interprofessional clinical skills and professional competencies. All schools and programs are invited to use the Center to conduct Clinical Skills Examinations (CSE) and other formative and summative assessments involving simulation and or Standardized Patients (SPs). Space for structured student practice is available on a limited basis (see Student Use of Center).
The Wasson Center and experienced staff prepare students for professional practice under simulated conditions. The Center has 16 fully-equipped exam rooms, a simulation lab, digital video recording and secure web-stream video capabilities. Faculty are able to view and access student performance in real time via 1-way observation windows. Faculty and students are able to view recorded sessions in small group seminars which provide the opportunity for self, peer, and faculty assessment of performance. The Wasson Center offers access and training in the use of task trainers and human patient simulators, such as METI ECS (an adult emergency care simulator), METI PediaSim ECS (a pediatric emergency care simulator) and Harvey (a cardiac simulator). Exam rooms and the simulation lab contain standard supplies and equipment found in typical clinical settings.
The Wasson Center is first and foremost for pre-professional students and residents. Exam rooms are reserved for testing and teaching clinical skills, including interviewing, physical examinations and procedural skills. Activities that can be conducted in a classroom and/or which do not test or teach clinical skills via simulation are not scheduled in the Wasson Center.
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General Scheduling and Preparation
Scheduling
Scheduling of the Wasson Center for undergraduate health professions education will occur in conjunction with the Assistant Dean of the Office of Health Professions Education. Priority for scheduling will be given to activities involving students, residents, and continuing education, provided these activities are scheduled one semester in advance. All other activities are on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
Hours
The Wasson Center is open from 8:00 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday. Scheduling use of the facility at times other than regular operating hours requires two weeks advance notice and is subject to the discretion of the Executive Director.
Set Up Time
It is essential to include time for set up (i.e., between 30 minutes and 1 hour before use begins) and time for clean-up following the visit (i.e., another 30 minutes to 1 hour of time) in your scheduling request. This will ensure that you have sufficient time before and after your visit that will not conflict with other users.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the event. Failure to notify the Center Manager within that time frame will result in a late cancellation charge of $15% of the estimated charged payment including contracted services from faculty and SPs, as well as charges for any contracted services.
Room Use
The Conference Room and exam rooms are to be used for clinical skills teaching and assessment. They are NOT to be used for small group meetings or class presentations that are not in conjunction with clinical assessment or teaching. Structured Student practice will be permitted with 24 hour advanced notice during business hours.
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Visiting and Using the Center
Universal Precautions
Wasson Center users should follow universal precautions against infectious disease while participating in clinical activities.
Please note the following about the Wasson Center
All Wasson Center users are requested to help us maintain a professional office environment by keeping noise in the hallways and in open exam rooms to a minimum. We ask that the same professionalism that would be demonstrated in any health care clinic be used in the Wasson Center.
Absolutely NO food or drink can be taken into the Exam Rooms. We recommend that eating and drinking be reserved for the Standardized Patient Lounge, Student Lounge (A-72), the conference room or the cafeteria. The Wasson Center has a high rate of use by multiple groups and your cooperation will help us maintain a clean and efficient clinic space and ensure that all equipment continues to function effectively.
Clean up following use of the Wasson Center
In order to maintain a professional, functional space, all Wasson Center users are expected to complete proper cleanup after their use, as detailed below. The College cleaning service provides general vacuuming and garbage removal, but all other cleanup is the responsibility of the user. If your activities cause physical damage or disorder charges will be assessed to cover these damages and restoration.
Leave the exam rooms and auxiliary rooms as you found them.
Put trash in the receptacles and wipe up wet or soiled surfaces. If garbage cans are overflowing at the end of a session, please contact the Center Manager.
If you bring food and beverages into the Student Lounge, remove it at the end of your session. Leftover food and beverages will be removed at the end of each day.
Clean and straighten the exam room when completing your session.
Return exam equipment, unused supplies, and furniture to their original location.
Wipe up wet or soiled surfaces.
Turn off all lights at the end of your session.
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Fees and Charges
Fees & Charges are determined based on:
- Number of Standardized Patients required
- Number of exam rooms used
- Number of houres used (in half day incrrememts)
- Type of use
- Lunches, refreshments required
- Additional supplies needed
- Reports and deliverables required (Individual DVDs, reports, exam scores etc...)
- Number of Raters requiredClean up following use of the Wasson Center
Additional fees will be charged for non-NEOUCOM/NEOUCOP students and non-student users, including:
- Residents
- Continuing education
- Students from other health professional programs
- Corporate clients
Structured activity reservation cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the event. Failure to notify the Center Manager within that time frame will result in a late cancellation charge of 15% of total estimated charges, as well as charges for any contracted services (e.g. standardized patients, catering…)
Departments will be assessed for the replacement cost of any equipment damaged, destroyed, or lost during scheduled use.
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Student Use of the Center
The Wasson Center offers an opportunity for students to practice professional health care skills, behaviors, and attitudes.
Scheduling
Students are permitted to use the Wasson Center for clinical practice if we are not otherwise scheduled. To schedule rooms for practice, students should submit requests to the administrative assistant, Cassandra Konen, at least 24 hours in advance of use. Rooms are not reserved until she receives and confirms your request. Ms. Konen can be reached via e-mail ckonen@neoucom.edu , phone 330.325.6740 or fax 330.325.5917. If you have any questions please call.
Hours
The Wasson Center is open from 8:00 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday. Scheduling for student practice is subject to the discretion of the Wasson Center Manager. Practice outside of business hours is only with permission from the Wasson Center Manager.
Cancellations
A minimum of 24 hours advance notification is needed for room cancellations. Rooms will be held for 10 minutes after scheduled use time, at which point they may be given to other users.
Arrival
When arriving for practice, check-in at the reception desk and return to check-out following practice sessions.
Universal Precautions
Follow universal precautions against infectious disease while participating in clinical activities.
Professionalism
The “Honor Code” prohibits all student conversations, regardless of subject, in the Wasson Center exterior hallway (outside the exam-rooms) during exams. If you have a question please ask a staff-member.
Please keep noise to a minimum, speak quietly, and maintain the same professional behavior that you would in any health care clinic.
As in professional clinical practice, no food or beverages are to be taken into the exam rooms.
Students should be aware that the Wasson Center Staff interact frequently with students and are often called upon to contribute assessments on the professionalism of a given student.
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are not allowed in the center during exams without specific instructor instructions or permission
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Consent and Privacy Authorization
Standardized Patients
All standardized patients must sign a consent and non-disclosure agreement when they agree to participate in videotaped activities within the Wasson Center.
Students
A consent from will be provided prior to activities for education use and research. It is at the students’ discretion to grant or deny consent. Students are NOT required to sign a consent and authorization form for videotaping if the videotape or their assessment is to be retained within the department and if it will not be used or disclosed for any other purpose other than the assessment itself.
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Feedback and Evaluation of Services
In order to provide excellent service to users of the WASSON CENTER, we occasionally ask that you complete a short evaluation following use of the center to provide us with ongoing feedback and ideas for improved service.
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Emergencies
In case of an emergency occurring while in the Wasson Center, please call 9 - 911. Phones are located at the Reception Desk, in the offices and in the Standarized Patient Lounge. Notify the Center Manager or attendant immediately. Phones in the exam rooms and the conference room (B-64) can not access outside lines.
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