Sun15 - Innovative Sim Wars: Enhancing Patient Safety Culture Through Edutainment in Pediatric Healthcare

Sunday, June 22, 2025

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM MST

Location: Gov 14

Lead Author(s)

Tariq Al Shanteer, BSE, MSHS, CHSOS

Simulation Operations Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO, United States

Mimi Nimmo, MSN, RN, CHSE, CCRN-K (she/her/hers)

Healthcare Simulation Educator
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO, United States
Kristin J. Hanak, RN, MS, PNP, CHSE (she/her/hers)

Healthcare Simulation Educator
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO, United States
Whitney Smith, MSN, RN, CHSE

Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado
aurora, CO, United States

Disclosure(s):

Tariq Al Shanteer, BSE, MSHS, CHSOS: No financial relationships to disclose

Mimi Nimmo, MSN, RN, CHSE, CCRN-K: No financial relationships to disclose

Kristin J. Hanak, RN, MS, PNP, CHSE: No financial relationships to disclose

Whitney Smith, MSN, RN, CHSE: No financial relationships to disclose

Identify components and outcome measures needed to design and implement a successful Sim Wars that will enhance program recognition, reputation, and gain high-level organizational support.
Identify both tangible and intangible benefits of conducting a Sim Wars, including leadership recognition and simulation program value.
Describe the roadmap for a successful Sim Wars production, covering design, scenario development, technical setup, troubleshooting, and lessons learned.