In this episode, Dr. Ryan Ribeira, an Emergency Room Physician and CEO of SimX, engages in a conversation with Nichole Brown, PhD(c), MSN, RN, CHSE-A, the Simulation Specialist at the Cleveland Clinic. Together, they delve into the multifaceted applications of virtual reality (VR) for skills training. The discussion explores valuable takeaways when considering:

-Nationwide Training: How The Cleveland Clinic employs VR to enable users from different regions to train together in a shared environment.

-Implementation Challenges: Insights into addressing challenges when integrating VR in healthcare training, including user onboarding, logistics, and instructor guidance.

-Enhanced Skill Maintenance: VR's potential for more frequent skill practice to reduce medical errors affecting 1.7 million Americans annually.

-VR Benefits: Advantages of using VR over traditional manikins for improved training.