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Training and Credentialing

Body Interact

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Product description

Body Interact is a virtual patient simulator system, set up on a large interactive touchscreen or handheld tablet, which displays a virtual “patient” complete with real-time physiological responses. Students and staff can apply their textbook knowledge to in-the-moment care in a controlled healthcare setting where critical decisions must be made to preserve patient well-being.

How we use Body Interact at VA

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center uses Body Interact to support training for nursing staff. Body Interact is a virtual patient simulator system, set up on a large interactive touchscreen or handheld tablet, which displays a virtual “patient”, complete with real-time physiological responses. Nursing staff can apply their textbook knowledge to in-the-moment care in a controlled healthcare setting where critical decisions must be made to preserve patient well-being.

The next step

If VA employees would like to use or purchase this previously approved service, please submit a SaaS inquiry form to confirm your use case and get procurement approval.

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  • Status: Approved
  • VA Authorization Level: Other
  • Funding: End-user funding required
  • Product Line: Patient Care Services

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