Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice

“The book sometimes states very basic facts, like ‘Those applying for new positions should still create a professional-looking resume, free from spelling mistakes or other grammatical errors.’ Sections like this make the book easy to skim in search of the nuggets of information that would be most helpful to a physician interested in knowing more about health care simulation.” (Lara Zisblatt, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 131 (2), August, 2020)


“Although the book is written for healthcare simulation technology specialists, it is comprehensive enough to be of benefit to anyone involved in simulation, from any background. ... This is a valuable resource for anyone in simulation. It offers enough detail to be highly useful for healthcare simulation technology specialists as a learning tool or as a guide.” (Ellen Luebbers, Doody's Book Reviews, December 7, 2019)

Scott  B.  Crawford, MD, FACEP, CHSOS is board-certified in emergency medicine and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) El Paso. He is also the Director for Simulation at TTUHSC El Paso. He served as President of SimGHOSTS from 2015 to 2017 and has presented both in the USA and internationally on topics related to audio/video design, information technology, and simulation innovation. He has served as a reviewer and author for standards of best practice for healthcare simulation and topics related to simulation and technology education.

Lance W. His background includes serving as Director of the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas, operating simulation technology for the Los Angeles Community College District, training as a Fire Fighter and Rescue Diver, and helping to create thousands of Hollywood digital media productions. He is passionate to empower healthcare educators and simulation technology specialists to learn, network, and engage with their peers from around the world.

Stormy  M.  Monks, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) El Paso. She currently serves as a Research Scientist for the Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Simulation Education. In addition, she has served as the Research Director for SimGHOSTS, an international nonprofit group dedicated to providing technology education and innovation to simulation centers worldwide. She sits on the TTUHSC El Paso Institutional Review Board.