Johnson & Johnson delivers mobile simulation training

The Johnson & Johnson Institute has 24 state-of-the-arttraining facilities, located in 23 cities on five continents. And when it’s notpossible for healthcare professionals (HCPs) to travel to the institute, it candeliver education via an 18-wheeler mobile lab equipped with the latest insurgical simulation training. The customized approach allows surgeons, fellows,residents, physician assistants and nurses to participate in a team-learningenvironment.

“For many of our customers it is not feasible to attend a J&J Institute program at one of our sites because of travel costs or time away from work,” said Dawn Lane, professional education manager. “Bringing the training and education directly to our customers eliminates these barriers and allows us to deliver education and training on the safe and effective use of company products, designed with the objective of improving patient outcomes."

The J&J Institute Mobile Lab uses cadaveric specimens toteach orthopaedic trauma, joint reconstruction, spine, sports and CMFprocedures in a setting that simulates the OR. Participants gain hands-onexperience with the instrumentation and techniques used in these procedures.The mobile institute is fully customizable to the needs of the attending HCPs.It can be configured to conduct a bioskills workshop for residents or trainadvanced surgeons on the latest innovative techniques.

David Teague, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with OklahomaUniversity Medical Center took part in the Oklahoma City tour. “We had our 30residents participate in a training session that gave them exposure to thetechniques and instrumentation in a simulated OR environment,” said Dr. Teague.“It was a very worthwhile training experience that we were able to have all ourresidents take part in because we did not have to incur travel costs or timeaway from the hospital.”

Through the physical locations, online classes and numerouscollaborations, the Institute is working to increase access to qualityprofessional education to improve outcomes, increase patient satisfaction andreduce costs in a value-based healthcare environment.

“In Texas, for example, we were able to provide customizedtraining in five areas of the state where there has been a need for this typeof education,” said Karen Gonzalez, J&J professional education manager.“The mobile labs allowed us to deliver this learning to HCPs in an efficient,effective manner.”

In 2018, the J&J Mobile Lab visited a total of 23 citiesacross the U.S, including stops in Charleston, SC, Austin, TX and Portland,Oregon. “In total, the tour trained more than 455 HCPs who might not otherwisehave been able to attend a J&J Institute educational program,” said KevinKryger, Professional Education Manager. “It’s an example of our commitment toproviding anytime, anywhere educational opportunities to the surgicalcommunity.”