title: Department of Health and Human Services releases new immersive simulation experience to improve infection control knowledge and practices among health care workers and students.
abstract: In this article, we review a newly developed evidence-based immersive simulation experience for use with health care personnel and students. The article provides information necessary for infection control professionals to understand the development process of the training. Evidence supporting the use of such training is provided, and opportunities to integrate this training into the health care setting and classroom are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA. jfarley@son.jhmi.edu
authors.forename: Jason E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Farley
authors.forename: Danielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Doughman
authors.forename: Rani
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jeeva
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jeffries
authors.forename: Joan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Stanley
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D013337:Students, Medical; D014481:United States; D014483:United States Dept. of Health and Human Services