Simulation Centre Design / LinkedIn
After Designing Simulation Centres for Years, This Still Stands Out
A field note on the design choices that still stand out after years of planning simulation centres.
Resources
Articles, References, and Field Notes
A lighter library of BrainNet articles, practical planning guides, and trusted healthcare simulation references.
Simulation Centre DesignAV and Debriefing SystemsHealthcare Simulation ReferencesEquipment PlanningVR, AR and Immersive LearningSimulation OperationsHealthcare Education FacilitiesProject Planning
AV and Debriefing Systems / LinkedIn
Simulation AV Is Not Regular AV: Confusing the Two Costs You More Than Money
Why simulation capture, observation, and debriefing systems need a different planning lens than standard classroom AV.
AV and Debriefing Systems / LinkedIn
Did You Catch the Value of Video Capture?
A practical look at how video capture supports debriefing, review, and learning value in simulation programs.
Simulation Operations / LinkedIn
Don't Let Perfect Technology Kill Your Simulation Program
A reminder that the best simulation technology is the technology teams can use, support, and sustain.
Healthcare Simulation References / SSIH
Healthcare Simulation Dictionary
A terminology reference for teams aligning language across healthcare simulation planning and operations.
Simulation Operations / SimGHOSTS
SimGHOSTS Capability Framework
A professional capability framework for simulation technology, operations, and support roles.
Healthcare Simulation References / HealthySimulation.com
HealthySimulation.com
Healthcare simulation news, learning resources, product information, events, and industry updates.
Healthcare Simulation References / Simulation Canada
Simulation Canada
A national resource connecting Canada's simulation community through education, events, research, and professional collaboration.
Simulation Centre Design / 7 min read
Designing a Medical Simulation Centre: A Practical Guide for Educators
Where to start when a new simulation centre needs to move from ambition to a workable facility plan.
AV and Debriefing Systems / 6 min read
Simulation AV Is Not Regular AV: What Project Teams Need to Know
Why healthcare simulation capture and debriefing systems need a different planning approach than classroom AV.
Project Planning / 6 min read
The Most Common Mistakes in Simulation Centre Planning
Several expensive problems in simulation projects start as small planning assumptions.
Equipment Planning / 5 min read
How to Build a Simulation Equipment List That Matches Your Curriculum
A practical equipment list should be right-sized to the learning program and the operations model.
Simulation Operations / 5 min read
Planning Storage, Workflow, and Support Spaces in Simulation Centres
The spaces behind the teaching rooms often determine how well the centre runs.
VR, AR and Immersive Learning / 6 min read
VR and Immersive Learning in Healthcare Education: Planning Beyond the Headset
Immersive learning succeeds when space, support, curriculum, and operations are planned together.
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