Program
This is a preliminary program that is subject to change.
DAY 1 THURSDAY 16TH AUGUST
Registration - LEVEL 1 FOYER
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRES 1 & 2
Northern Health Welcome Address: Dr Alison Dwyer, Chief Medical Officer
VSA Welcome Address: A/Prof Debra Kiegaldie President VSA – Conference Convener
Plenary Speakers:
"Simulation as service: standards, benchmarking and cross-pollination in healthcare and beyond" Dr Cameron Knott
"View from the bed - life as a simulated participant" Tanya Edlington
Ausmed Gold sponsor presentation
LUNCH - ATRIUM
Concurrent Session 1
SESSIONS
SESSION 1 THEME: EXTRAORDINARY SIMULATION
Chair: Dr Kate Bridgman
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRE 1
Abstract 5 – Using simulation in Sierra Leone post Ebola implementing the first Infection Prevention and Control Policy, Kirsty Murtagh
Abstract 14 – The Role of Simulation in Converting Surgical Trainers into Surgical Educators, Mr Ramesh Nataraja
Abstract 15 – Application of Simulation in a Transition Economy Country, Dr Damir Ljuhar
Abstract 16 – Mud, Mozzies & Moulage: Simulation in a limited resource setting (Solomon Islands), Lynne Wanefalea
Abstract 32 – Simulation and Assessment on the Edge,
Kelly Quirk
SESSION 2 THEME: INNOVATIVE SIMULATION
Chair: Dr Sudanthi Wijewickrema
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRE 2
Abstract 12 – Designing a New Audio Visual System for Simulation: What we learnt along the way, Ronen Vansover, Willow Franklin
Abstract 21 – Simulation Gamification: LIVE. DIE. REPEAT, Dr Nancy Sadka
Abstract 22 – Work Pl>ys VR: Using Virtual Reality to provide immersive work experience, Bernadette O’Connor
Abstract 24 – Proficiency based transition to live intraocular surgery, Dr Jacqueloine Beltz
Abstract 30 – Simulation space design for Nursing and Paramedic students: learning landscapes, Dr Karen Livesay
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 1 (3.5 hours)
LEVEL 1, SIMULATION CENTRE, PART TASK TRAINING ROOM
Moulage in healthcare simulation and medical terminology
Includes afternoon tea
Facilitators: Tom Hallahan & Tess Vawser
WORKSHOP 2 (1.5 hours)
LEVEL 1, SIMULATION CENTRE, DEBRIEF ROOM
An Introduction to case studies, role-play and simulation in the health and community services
Facilitator: A/Prof Debra Kiegaldie
2.30pm – 3.00pm
AFTERNOON TEA - ATRIUM
Concurrent Session 2
SESSIONS
SESSION 3 THEME: DIVERSITY IN SIMULATION
Chair: Beverley Sutton
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRE 1
Abstract 2 – Inter-disciplinary, in-situation and in community care, Dr Simon Wilson
Abstract 3 – Community Engagement through Simulation in the Rural Sector, Ms Marnie Connolly
Abstract 6 – Simulate. Innovate. Medicate. Quality training for age care workers, Tania Heywood
Abstract 10 – Sic Simulation – A cool solution for VCE VET Health in schools, Simone Best
Abstract 25 – Students learning through Interprofessional community-based workshops, Dr Karen Missen, Lauren Honig
SESSION 4 THEME: HOSPITAL-BASED SIMULATION
Chair: Janet Beer
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRE 2
Abstract 4 – 3D: Death Dying & Documentation, Darren O’Mullane
Abstract 20 – How to embed a simulation-based education program in a teaching hospital, Dr Rebecca A Szabo
Abstract 23 – Student’s experience of interprofessional simulation: communication and teamwork, Laurina Schmidt
Abstract 27 – ICU Evacuation Study, Todd Mason
Abstract 28 – “In the midst of chaos…”, Dr Cynthia Lim
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 1 CONT…
LEVEL 1, SIMULATION CENTRE, PART TASK TRAINING ROOM
Moulage in healthcare simulation and medical terminology
Facilitators: Tom Hallahan & Tess Vawser
SIMULATION SHOWCASE
Chair: Dale Linegar
LEVEL 1, TUTORIAL ROOM 7
Serious Games & Simulations for Training, Education & Awareness
Creating Virtual Empathy – How VR Experiential Training can promote inclusiveness & awareness of Autism Spectrum Conditions, Vision Impairment and Dementia. Liam McGuire, Opaque Media Group
Using VR to view MRI scans. Nathan Beattie, Virtualex
Accounting for Patient Mix Choices in Public Hospitals. Dr Gillian Vesty, RMIT
vPlay - online digital roleplays to simulate patient and inter-professional interactions. Dr Stefan Schutt, vPlay
Virtual Paramedic – a serious game for managing mass casualties. Justin Dunlop, EMU Ambulance Victoria
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Holmesglen Gold sponsor presentation
Expert Panel - LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRES 1 & 2
Chair: A/Prof Stuart Marshall
My Journey in Simulation – A/Prof Debra Kiegaldie, Professor Simon Cooper, A/Prof Stuart Marshall, Tess Vawser
5.30pm onwards
Networking Cocktail Reception - LEVEL 3 FUNCTION ROOM
DAY 2 FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRES 1 & 2
Chair – A/Prof Debra Kiegaldie President VSA – Conference Convener
Plenary Speaker: “Simulation: A force for change” A/Prof Stuart Marshall
MORNING TEA - ATRIUM
Concurrent Session 3
SESSIONS
SESSION 5 THEME: SIMULATION IN MEDICINE
Chair: Dr Brendan Condon
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRE 1
Abstract 1 – Simulation Based Education – a place in general practice training? Dr Simon Wilson
Abstract 9 – Ready, MET, Go: A Simulated Approach to Medical Emergency Team Training, Dr Francesca Bold
Abstract 11 – Using simulation to prepare the medical student to manage common clinical ward calls, Ms. Janine Alexander
Abstract 13 – The Development of a Novel Laprascopic Box-Trainer Simulation Model, Dr Damir Ljuhar
Abstract 26 – Virtual reality for teaching clinically oriented surgical anatomy of the ear, Dr Sudanthi Wijewickrema
SIMULATION SHOWCASE
Chair: Todd Mason
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRE 2
Simulated VR clincial training in radiation sciences and VR based medical imaging visualisation. Daniel Sapkaroski, PetrMac Cancer Centre & Monash University (Video Demonstration)
Hospital Evacuation Systems. Kenny Macleod, TMN Simulation
Using 360-degree videos and virtual reality for simulation training and psychological treatments; a case study about patients with dental fear. Thijs Sondag, CURVE Tomorrow
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 3
LEVEL 3, SEMINAR ROOM
Simulation in mental health education: critical considerations for getting started.
Facilitator: Louise Alexander, Australian Catholic University
WORKSHOP 4
LEVEL 1, TUTORIAL ROOM 4
Abstract 18: The challenging debrief
Facilitators: Tess Vawser & Tom Hallahan, Epworth Healthcare
LUNCH - ATRIUM
Concurrent Session 4
SESSIONS
SESSION 6 THEME: SIMULATION IN NURSING
Chair: Julie Cartwright
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRE 1
Abstract 7 – Clinical judgement development; are final year nursing students prepared for clinical practice?, Samantha Dix
Abstract 8 – From Whoa to Go: Evolution of a Nursing Simulation Study Day, Catina Eyres
Abstract 17 – Large group immersive simulation to prepare nursing students for work-based clinical learning: how to make it work, Sharon Bourke
Abstract 29 – Use of an immersive VR learning experience in vocational and higher education, A/Prof Debra Kiegaldie
Abstract 31 - Reflections from the Harvard "Advanced Instructor Course" VSA Scholarship Recipient Andrea Wallace
SIMULATION SHOWCASE
Chair: Dr Karen Livesay
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRE 2
“The Current State of Surgical Simulation and how lost-cost interventions can change practice in a Transition Economic Country". Mr Ramesh Nataraja, Monash Children's Hospital & Monash University Department of Paediatrics
SIMULATION: Training to Anticipate and Tolerate, Sergeant Jon Stevens, ADF Medical Technician, Military Instruction Team
‘Safe’ Hazardous Environments – Simulation training to take Recruit Firefighters from civilians to front line First Responders, Glenn Macdonald, Acting Commander, MFB, Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 5
LEVEL 1, TUTORIAL ROOM 4
Abstract 19: Fundamentals of running simulation programs: from planning to execution.
Facilitators: Tess Vawser & Tom Hallahan, Epworth Healthcare
WORKSHOP 6
LEVEL 3, SEMINAR ROOM
TAG Team Patient Safety Simulation workshop: Enhancing patient safety by building students’ confidence and resilience.
Facilitator: A/Prof Stephen Guinea, Australian Catholic University
2.30pm – 3.00pm
AFTERNOON TEA - ATRIUM
3.00pm – 3.45pm
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRES 1 & 2
Chair - A/Prof Debra Kiegaldie
Plenary Speaker
"A neurologist's adventure in Simland' Dr Lauren Sanders, Stroke Neurologist, St Vincent’s Hospital, University of Melbourne
3.45pm – 4.15pm
LEVEL 1, LECTURE THEATRES 1 & 2
Close of Conference
Abstract Prize Winners announced