Improving Human Performance & Effectiveness in Health Care
February 2025
Volume 11 Issue 2
Explore New Research Opportunities
The Davis Global Center offers a unique venue for new and stimulating research! With the vision to Improve Human Performance in Health Care the door is open for human factors and outcomes research. Please contact any of our iEXCEL staff if you are interested in exploring research opportunities, especially related to the impact of simulation and visualization on the outcomes of education and/or patient care!
iEXCEL 5th Annual Innovation Awards
The annual iEXCEL Innovation Awards recognize faculty and health care professionals who implement innovative ideas for teaching, research and scholarship working with the iEXCEL staff and the unique capabilities of the Davis Global Center.
Our sincere congratulations to the 2024 iEXCEL Innovation Award Winners: Lizz Reese, Sara Fisher, Dr. Sarah McBrien, Brittany Bowman, Dr. Laura Cudzilo-Kelsey, Jane Broekemeier, Dr. Andrew Maresch, Scott Sanderson, Amber Lickert, Nicole Insinger, Karen Townsley, Nichole Cooks, Becka Neumiller, Dr. Amy Goldman, Dr. Becky Kinnison, Chastity Orr, Dr. Christie Barnes and Dr. Daniel Surdell.
The Department of Emergency Medicine, led by Dr. Elizabeth Reiche, partnered with the La Vista Police and Papillion Fire Departments to practice emergency preparedness. These teams worked with Standardized Patients (Human Patient Simulation) and high-fidelity manikins to simulate rescuing multiple injured patients from a home setting. This collaboration enhanced real-world response, strengthened interdisciplinary coordination and improved lifesaving skills.
Orthopaedic Residents Sharpen OR Skills
Orthopaedic Surgery residents immersed in a month-long, hands-on training course at the Davis Global Center. This advanced course bridges the gap between knowledge and practice, allowing residents to perform procedures ranging from fundamental orthopaedic surgery techniques to complex surgeries in the Davis Global Center high-fidelity surgical environments.
Additional Highlights
Leaders Attend IVRHA
iEXCEL’s leadership team presented at the IVRHA Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium, with NU President Jeffrey Gold delivering the keynote presentation. President Gold showcased how iEXCEL XR technologies transform health professions education—shifting the paradigm of training for health care professionals.
iEXCEL recently partnered with Omaha STEM Ecosystem to engage students in exciting discussions about STEM careers and opportunities. Through hands-on activities, the team sparked curiosity and inspired students to look at health care and technology fields! Do you have a student or community event coming up?
Please continue to reach out to us directly with questions (visit the iEXCEL UNMC app) to learn how to access staff in the Davis Global Center, especially if you would like support from iEXCEL in creating simulation and visualization scenarios.
We look forward to continuing to innovate with you!
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