﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.xslt"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>News for Centers &amp; Institutes and secondary STEPS</title><link>https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/CentersandInstitutes/STEPS</link><description>50 most recent stories</description><language>en-US</language><item><guid isPermaLink="false">65261ff8-0da8-428b-8f7e-fe644dbf689c</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steps-hosts-app-critical-care-and-trauma-institute-boot-camp-to-strengthen-clinical-skills-and-patie</link><category></category><title>STEPS hosts APP Critical Care and Trauma Institute Boot Camp to strengthen clinical skills and patient safety</title><description>The West Virginia Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) program hosted the inaugural Critical Care and Trauma Institute (CCTI) Boot Camp. This 2-day foundational course was developed by CCTI leadership, Drs. Alison Wilson &amp; Lisa Sinz, with multidisciplinary support from WVU faculty, the simulation specialists at STEPS and the WVU CCTI Fresh Tissue Laboratory.

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It's what first drew him to special education and what continues to drive him today as he helps future health care professionals learn and grow through simulation education at West Virginia University.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-12-04T10:27:47-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d4877ff7-3404-4258-870d-d4fd8dffc78d</guid><link>https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2025/11/17/dedicated-wvu-supporters-honored-with-2025-outstanding-philanthropy-awards</link><category>somempower</category><title>Dedicated WVU supporters honored with 2025 Outstanding Philanthropy Awards</title><description>The West Virginia University Foundation is proud to recognize two individuals and one corporation as recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Philanthropy Awards, highlighting their incredible support and generosity to WVU.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-11-20T09:06:34-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">85c92b25-6d2b-4de3-bd00-f3afedc394b7</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=matthews-honored-with-wilks-award-for-excellence-in-simulation-education</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Matthews honored with Wilks Award for excellence in simulation education</title><description>Jessica Matthews, MSN, RN, CNE, a clinical education assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Nursing, has been named the 2025 recipient of the David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation presented by the WV STEPS David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education Patient Safety.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-01-23T18:11:18-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">196ae5a0-70a8-4b32-8ebf-b8d596f0e7f8</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=virtual-mindful-steps-series-begins-oct-2</link><category></category><title>Virtual Mindful Steps series begins Oct. 2</title><description>Mindful Steps Part 1 is a six-week intermediate class that is designed to assist in developing and maintaining mindful resilience, mental fitness and relaxation. Participants are invited to attend up to six one-hour sessions that offer a variety of simple yet practical tools to be mindful in daily living. The class is on Thursdays from Oct. 2 to Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-09-18T16:21:37-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2f2238f2-def2-43cc-83b5-40941c608328</guid><link>https://www.wboy.com/news/health/wvu-medicine-holds-simulations-to-practice-life-saving-procedure/amp/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WV STEPS holds simulations to practice life-saving procedure</title><description>WV STEPS and WVU Medicine staff underwent a special training session on Monday as nurses and physician assistants participated in an immersive training simulation to practice working with the life-saving treatment—Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-09-16T11:54:05-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid 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Institute </title><description>High school seniors participating in the Health Sciences &amp; Technology Academy (HSTA) Summer Institute at West Virginia University had the opportunity to step into the world of robotic surgery with guidance from someone who once stood where they are now.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-07-25T16:25:23-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">3dce3a8e-dd93-43a7-b2d1-304c294200c4</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steps-to-host-simulation-week-activities</link><category></category><title>STEPS to host Simulation Week Activities </title><description>The WV STEPS David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center will host Healthcare Simulation Week from Monday, Sept. 15, through Friday, Sept. 19.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-07-22T11:34:31-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">de2c618b-33c0-4f4d-bd0e-49a14519d642</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-steps-earns-dual-accreditation-for-excellence-in-human-simulation-education</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WV STEPS earns dual accreditation for excellence in human simulation education </title><description>The WV STEPS David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center at West Virginia University has received dual accreditation from two of the most respected organizations in the field of simulation-based healthcare education.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-05-23T11:21:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">87027208-2df1-4a55-b136-52fb16bf1637</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=interprofessional-education-month-concludes-with-luncheon-honoring-excellence-in-collaboration</link><category></category><title>Interprofessional Education Month concludes with luncheon honoring excellence in collaboration </title><description>West Virginia University Health Sciences concluded its 2025 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Month with an awards luncheon recognizing outstanding contributions to interprofessional learning, innovation and service across the academic health community.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-05-02T10:23:42-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">6110cc1a-678b-4fe5-9b9a-f80142be570b</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=scouts-discover-health-care-careers-through-hands-on-learning-at-wvu</link><category>somenage</category><title>Scouts discover health care careers through hands-on learning at WVU Health Sciences</title><description>On March 1, Scouts from across the region explored careers in health care during Merit Badge University at West Virginia University Health Sciences.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 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Certificate Program in February</title><description>The WVU Health Sciences David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) and School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education will host a 3-day immersive Simulation Certificate Program Feb. 25-27 on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-02-18T08:20:24-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5ade0d0f-3864-494d-8aa1-a4605d4dc747</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-physician-assistant-studies-students-participate-in-ecmo-simulation</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU Physician Assistant Studies students participate in ECMO simulation </title><description>Students in the Physician Assistant Studies program at the WVU School of Medicine gained hands-on experience in an advanced practice setting through a simulation conducted by experts from the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI).</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-12-13T15:31:51-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fac4430c-073d-48cb-bc88-e9b506c434d7</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=director-of-wvu-simulation-center-appointed-to-international-accreditation-council</link><category></category><title>Director of WVU simulation center appointed to international accreditation council </title><description>Dan Summers, director of David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety, has been appointed to the Society of Simulation Healthcare Accreditation Council.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-11-18T10:14:47-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">daa751f4-e4e8-4b77-8554-d8542541a331</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steps-center-receives-full-reaccreditation-demonstrates-world-class-excellence</link><category>somdiscover</category><title>STEPS Center receives full reaccreditation, demonstrates world-class excellence</title><description>The Society for Simulation in Healthcare and Council for Accreditation of Healthcare Simulation Programs recently granted the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) full reaccreditation in the areas of assessment, research, teaching/education and systems integration for the next five years.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-11-14T13:54:09-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">4c9920f9-3eb8-48e4-bf95-47244e91120f</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=simulation-certificate-program-to-be-offered-in-february</link><category></category><title>Simulation Certificate Program to be offered in February at WVU</title><description>The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information in collaboration with the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will offer the three-day immersive Simulation Certificate Program Feb. 25-27 for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-11-13T13:08:38-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">579453dd-5651-4cad-b7c5-15f1ce728899</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=lifelong-learning-drives-wvu-simulation-specialist-s-career</link><category></category><title>Lifelong learning drives WVU simulation specialist's career </title><description>Growing up in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, Joshua Bell would spend weekends at the ambulance station where his friend's father worked as an EMT, sparking an interest in healthcare that led him down a path to discovering the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for PatientSafety at West Virginia University.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-11-08T12:58:52-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7eae35a6-5053-4cb3-a699-32a3183078ab</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nursing-simulation-assistant-provides-hands-on-learning-environment-at-wv-steps</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Nursing simulation assistant provides hands-on learning environment at WV STEPS</title><description>Courtney Riley has always had an interest in healthcare. Her academic journey at West Virginia University gave her experience in child development, psychology and communications, but her path took a turn and led her to the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-10-01T08:53:30-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8dc4428e-c31c-4ead-a722-fa916a184b56</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=eight-nursing-faculty-complete-steps-simulation-certification-program</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Eight nursing faculty complete STEPS Simulation Certification Program</title><description>During the summer, eight WVU School of Nursing faculty members completed the STEPS Simulation Certification Program. The certification, offered by the WVU David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), is designed for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-10-02T16:03:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">065b33dc-8ace-42cd-a418-f69958fb6d42</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=thompson-named-recipient-of-award-honoring-excellence-in-simulation-education-at-wvu</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Thompson named recipient of award honoring excellence in simulation education at WVU</title><description>Tonya Thompson, DNP, RN has been named the recipient of the 2024 David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation presented by the West Virginia University David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education Patient Safety.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-24T14:47:18-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0973610b-96b1-4864-a01a-d3eaefa31403</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-celebrates-15-years-of-simulation-education-at-state-ofart-steps-center</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WVU celebrates 15 years of simulation education at state-of-the-art STEPS center</title><description>When West Virginia University opened its simulation center on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown 15 years ago, programming provided just 5,000 educational encounters per year. Now, the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety is facilitating nearly 30,000 educational encounters each year as its expert team prepares learners of all skill levels for competent, compassionate patient care.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-03-20T10:35:36-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">3b6beb2e-cf34-49ed-8adb-2ac4e9e643ae</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-steps-simulation-center-host-15th-anniversary-celebration-on-sept-19</link><category>simulation</category><category>simulationeducation</category><category>somempower</category><category>steps</category><category>wvsteps</category><title>WVU STEPS Simulation Center host 15th anniversary celebration on Sept. 19 </title><description>To celebrate its 15-year anniversary, the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will host an open house on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 2-4 p.m. </description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-24T14:49:08-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c18e0293-7551-4cdc-a83f-3c7333b438c5</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-steps-center-to-host-healthcare-simulation-week-sept-16-20</link><category>someducate</category><category>steps</category><category>wvsteps</category><title>WV STEPS Center to host Healthcare Simulation Week Sept. 16-20</title><description>The David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (WV STEPS Center) will host Healthcare Simulation Week Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-24T14:49:14-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">629cb8d2-57f9-412d-b262-7fac5ff75651</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steps-to-host-15th-anniversary-celebration-on-sept-19</link><category></category><title>STEPS to host 15th anniversary celebration on Sept. 19</title><description>To celebrate its 15-year anniversary, the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 19 from 2-4 p.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-17T11:25:32-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0342fdf4-9c27-456f-9306-a089fd6dec37</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=tech-specialist-ensures-innovative-experiences-for-wvu-health-sciences-learners</link><category></category><title>Tech specialist ensures innovative experiences for WVU Health Sciences learners</title><description>Bobby Huff has always enjoyed technology and exploring how things work. His clear passion from a young age set him on a path to the West Virginia University David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), allowing him to combine his lifelong interests with healthcare education.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-18T10:29:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">81bdc474-6393-43b0-ad97-cb4f9e8019ce</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steps-hosting-chse-blueprint-review-course-during-healthcare-simulation-week</link><category></category><title>STEPS hosting CHSE blueprint review course during Healthcare Simulation Week</title><description>STEPS will hold a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator blueprint review course on Monday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chancellor's Office Conference Room (HSC South 1000) as part of Healthcare Simulation Week.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-17T11:27:52-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">47d8b753-4936-4400-b0ac-dcae3167afbf</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=decades-of-dedication-employee-facilitates-patient-safety-through-wvu-simulation-center</link><category></category><title>Decades of dedication: Employee facilitates patient safety through WVU simulation center</title><description>A Morgantown native, Leigh Ann Bean has dedicated her career to her community and to improving the healthcare experience through compassionate, competent care.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-18T10:29:34-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">b0e69f57-3d5f-43de-8506-acf3915d767c</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=simulation-certificate-program-to-be-offered-in-october</link><category></category><title>Simulation Certificate Program to be offered in October</title><description>The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information in collaboration with the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will offer the three-day immersive Simulation Certificate Program Oct. 2-4 for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-18T10:29:50-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">087c8a5a-ff9f-405f-8255-cc7f17a12f85</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=campus-experience-at-wvu-prepares-state-s-youth-for-future-success</link><category>somdiscover</category><title>Campus experience at WVU prepares state's youth for future success</title><description>High school students from across West Virginia got a feel for college life this summer during the Health Sciences &amp; 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