Washington Regional Celebrates Opening of $3.1M Simulation Center Backed by Community Support
Washington Regional celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Simulation Center on Monday, Feb. 23, recognizing the generous donors whose support made the new training facility possible. During an open house hosted by the
Washington Regional Medical Foundation, donors toured the center and saw firsthand how the space is used to enhance clinical skills and training.
The 6,650-square-foot Washington Regional Simulation Center provides high-fidelity training experiences for current and future health care professionals. The center features realistic simulations using life-like manikins in a safe, controlled environment, along with hands-on instruction using specialized task trainers and patient-care technology. Key components include three simulation suites with a control room capable of running multiple scenarios simultaneously, five programmable manikins, multiple classrooms and flexible learning spaces, workrooms, and an American Heart Association Training Center.
“We are grateful to the many generous community members for their support of the $3.1 million Washington Regional Simulation Center. This new space allows us to advance our mission of improving the health of the communities we serve,” said Larry Shackelford, president and CEO of Washington Regional.
“Not only will Washington Regional care teams use the center to hone their skills, but physicians, nursing, and allied health professional students will be able to utilize the center as part of their educational activities and skill development. This Simulation Center is vital to expanding our region’s health care infrastructure and ensuring the highest quality care for patients in Northwest Arkansas.”
This milestone reflects Washington Regional’s ongoing investment in innovation and workforce development to meet the growing health care needs of Northwest Arkansas.