AAMCSimulation Center Business Models

November 7, 2011

D. J. Anastakis, MD, MHPE, MHCM, FRCSC, FACSExecutive Director, SIM-one Ontario Simulation Network

Today

Health Professions Education

Population : 13,069,200

38.7% of national population

•Healthcare: single payer system

– 151 Hospitals

•Education: MTCU and MOHLTC

– 23 Universities

• 16 Nursing Schools

• 6 Medical Schools

– 24 Colleges

• 20 Nursing Schools

• Allied Health

• 59 Simulation Centres - across all disciplines - Universities and Colleges - Hospital sector

• 7 Standardized Patient Programs

• 1,088 individuals

• >80 dedicated simulation researchers

Health Professions Simulation in Ontario

SIM-one Business Plan

PriorityMajor Investment

Member Services1. Annual Ontario Simulation Expo

– Members and industry

– 2011 – Simulation and IPE

– 2012 – Simulation and Patient Safety

2. Simulation Scholarship Program– $250,000 annual funds for R&D

– To be launched 2012

3. Business Information– Information from data. Intelligence from information.

4. Marketing/Communication Services

5. Volume Purchasing Discount– coordinated, service contracts, educational support

Educational Products & Services

• 11 courses/workshops

– Research Atelier (Wilson Centre)

– Keystones of Health Care Simulation Certificate Program

Consulting Services

A source of knowledge and expertise – A source of knowledge and expertise – creating value for memberscreating value for members

 

SIM-one draws upon its network of simulation experts and experienced educators to offer world-class consulting services in a variety of areas, such as:

– Custom Education and Training– SIM Centre Support – IT and Audio Visual

Simulation Equipment Coordination Service

• Snapshot of simulation equipment – Assets– Depreciation of assets– Service and Repair– Replacement

• Volume Purchasing Discount

Simulation Equipment Coordination Service

SIM-one Goals

ValueAdvance

Advice

AdvocateIPE

QualityPatient Safety

Innovation

Commercialization

ROIFuture Investments

Key SIM-one Performance Indicators

• no easy way measure intangible value(s)

– reputation of an organization

– impact on society

• governments and non-profit organizations are primarily

concerned with intangible values without wasting limited

funds

Network Key Performance Indicators

• Creating value for members• High quality products and services• How best to measure value?

Was this SIM-one product or service of value to you our your institution?

Major ValueValue Factors

1. Member value: benefits to members

2. Financial: financial benefits, including increased revenue,

decreased costs, and cost avoidance

3. Operational: better operations and lowering barriers to future

initiatives

4. Strategic: contributions to strategic initiatives and fulfilling the

mission of the organization

5. Social: benefits to society as a whole

Revenue

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