Narayana Health City Opens Adv Simulation Center for ICU Nurses

This infrastructure aims to bridge the training gap for nurses, enhancing their practical skills in handling critical patients.

Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, has inaugurated an advanced simulation center dedicated to training ICU nurses and boosting critical care skills. 

The facility was launched on Monday at the hospital’s Heart Care Block in the presence of Dr Devi Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, and trustees from the Madhukanta Gunvant Sheth Charitable Trust, which provided the project's funding.

The newly established Advanced Simulation Center provides immersive, hands-on training for ICU nurses. It includes a simulation area fully outfitted with patient simulators, mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, and other essential medical equipment in real-world ICU settings. 

Additionally, this infrastructure aims to bridge the training gap for nurses, enhancing their practical skills in handling critical patients.

Speaking at the event, Narayana Health’s Founder and Chairman, Dr Shetty said, "By allowing our nurses to practice in a realistic but safe environment, we empower them to become more confident and proficient in handling complex medical situations. This will improve patient care and contribute to the overall enhancement of our healthcare system."

The simulation-based training at Narayana Health City's new facility is designed to develop essential competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork among ICU nurses. 

Moreover, the initiative will cater to nurses across all experience levels, from beginners to more advanced practitioners. Nurses will be able to fine-tune their abilities to manage high-stakes situations in ICU settings, where the stakes for patient care are highest.

By establishing this center, Narayana Health City aims to enhance nursing care and improve patient outcomes across ICUs. Training programs at the center will involve realistic scenarios where nurses can practice managing complex medical conditions. The long-term goal is to reduce complications during patient care and improve healthcare delivery.

Furthermore, the ICU nurses receiving advanced simulation-based education will be better equipped to manage high-risk medical situations, reducing potential errors. 

Dr Shetty stressed that training and education are key to a functioning healthcare system, and this new center will serve as a model for nursing education nationwide.

The charitable trust's trustees were also present at the launch to witness the center's opening and express their commitment to supporting the project financially. 

Narayana Health operates an extensive network of 45 domestic and international healthcare facilities. The network includes 18 owned or operated hospitals, one managed hospital, three heart centers, 21 primary healthcare facilities, and a hospital in the Cayman Islands. The group has a total bed capacity of 6,164 beds and provides advanced medical care across various specialties.