WVU STEPS Simulation Center host 15th anniversary celebration on Sept. 19 

To celebrate its 15-year anniversary, the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will host an open house on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 2-4 p.m. 

The University community is invited to STEPS, located on the third floor of the Health Sciences Center, to learn about the center, socialize and enjoy refreshments. STEPS team members will be on hand to offer tours and provide information about learning opportunities. 

STEPS is a premier simulation center with fully responsive technology that provides learners from all five health sciences schools – Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health – with a safe setting to improve their skills before encountering patients in everyday and critical care situations.  

Accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in Assessment, Research, Systems Integration and Teaching/Education, STEPS encompasses 20,000 square feet of instructional space that includes four ICU setups for high fidelity manikins; two 10-bed open lab spaces for practicing nursing, BLS and ultrasound skills; 12 patient exam rooms for physical diagnosis and communication; a room for OB and Pediatric practice; a large surgical skills unit; an operating room and more.