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78 I ICT TODAY to 911. Some owners do not wish to use that many ports in the voice over IP system or pay a provider for that many phone lines. Some fear mobilizing emergency resources if a misdial occurs during a simulated code blue. An option is to put signage at the simulation phones and provide emergency phones at select locations in the corridor. FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE SIMULATION Many factors are increasing the adoption of healthcare simulation. Simulation, when paired with modified teaching methods, improves learners' competencies. Furthermore, they serve to reduce medical errors, which benefit the medical profession and professionals, their institutions, and most importantly their patients. There is a need to increase patient safety at the same time as the aging population is taxing an already burdened healthcare system. As technologies, such as virtual reality and aug- mented reality, advance and become less cost-prohibitive, the use of healthcare simulation will continue to rise. These tools immerse learners in the educational experi- ence without the need to create an elaborate and expen- sive scene. Not only is the implementation of simulation growing, the capability of simulation is also constantly evolving. Captured simulation information can be made available as a 3D immersive experience for remote users. Additional functionality, such as eye tracking of the learner, is already available but is not yet widely adopted. Virtual health, also known as telemedicine, means medical professionals no longer have to be in the same room as their patients. Going beyond replacing office visits, medical robots can be used to perform surgeries and medical procedures and even allow a medical profes- sional to triage patients from outside of the medical facil- ity. This is an important benefit for underserved areas of the world or for those with rare medical conditions. As technology increasingly makes its way into the delivery of medical care, it is not surprising that the use of technology in medical education is increasing. The future of quality medical care depends on reliable networks designed, installed and supported by ICT professionals. Author Biography: Patti Fisher, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, WD is a technology and security designer for the Sextant Group, an NV5 company. A BICSI member for 20 years, Patti is a dedi- cated BICSI volunteer. She has facilitated the Greater Kansas City BICSI Breakfast Club since 2005. She was active on the RCS Committee from 2007 until 2020. She currently holds the position of Secretary on the BICSI Standards Committee and Vice Chair of the Codes subcommittee. Patti won the David K. Blythe University of Kentucky Award for Outstanding Member of the Year in 2012. She is involved in Women in BICSI. She thinks of herself as a BICSI ambassador, challenging others to do what they can to advance the association, industry and, in turn, their skill set. Patti can be reached at pfisher@thesextantgroup.com. bicsi.org/vct Get real-time, real-world learning with BICSI Virtual Classroom Training.