SimScreen® FAQs
Why should our training center be using a SimScreen®? Why do I need to be hidden from my student?
You may think that being in the simulation lab with your students facilitates hands on learning, but research shows that by removing yourself from the room, it will actually produce a more capable healthcare professional. The presence of an instructor in the simulation room provides cues and guidance to students through body language and unintentional behaviors. This occurs subconsciously even if the instructor makes every effort to remain a neutral observer. Students instinctively look to the instructor to determine their best course of action rather than using their own critical thinking skills. This eliminates the students’ opportunity to realize how their clinical decisions affect the patient outcomes.
Are these units mobile and how much space do they take up?
Our complete line of SimScreen® products are 100% Mobile. The Screens have also been designed to slide into each other for easy and compact storage!
What type of installation is required when I purchase a SimScreen?
The SimScreen® is a very well built and durable product that requires no maintenance or assembly!
Can I start with one SimScreen® and add more down the road?
Yes! Instructors can start with one screen and continue to grow their inventory. Panels can be combined to create a temporary control room, wall or observation window.
What are the dimensions of the SimScreen®?
A standard SimScreen® is six (6) feet tall and three (3) feet wide and weighs 78 pounds. By combining a standard screen and a single corner screen you can create an observation window the size of a standard hospital bed or office desk.
What if I want a custom sized SimScreen®?
We Can Do That! Our knowledgeable account managers can work with you to find the best fit for your facility’s needs.
How does the SimScreen® work? What does the student see when looking into the mirror?
The SimScreen® uses Mirropane technology commonly known as a “two-way mirror”. The screen utilizes a highly reflective mirror which is partially reflective and partially transparent. The screen is highly reflective on one side preventing the student from looking back at the instructor. From the instructors point of view they can observe the student without any distortion.
Is there any warranty available with the SimScreen®?
DiaMedical USA offers a one (1) year warranty for all SimScreen® products.