UOIT/DC to unveil Canada's first virtual hospital at joint Rutgers International Nursing and Computer Technology Conference
May 24, 2006
Among those will be the unveiling of Canada's first virtual hospital, developed by UOIT/DC Nursing faculty and students. The pre-conference workshop will also include hands-on student demonstrations in UOIT/DC's state-of-the-art Simulation Labs using the latest technology - PDAs (personal digital assistants), podcasting, and laptop-based learning at the bedside to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Who:
Dr. Jay Shiro, adjunct associate professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, UOIT/DC and director of Research, Wolfsong Informatics
Jane Campbell, associate professor, Department of Nursing,
Northern Michigan University
When:
Thursday, May 25
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m., Room SW208 - Virtual hospital unveiling
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Room SW206 - Simulation Lab demonstration
Where:
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College
Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Labs, South Wing, Gordon Willey building
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
Parking:
Enter off of Simcoe Street and proceed to the Commencement parking lot.
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