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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The latest entry in Abaigh’s Fellowship Diaries is here! A look back at September's NCHI simulation commissioning, VEMS testing with the EHR team, and collaboration visits with Cappagh Hospital & ICGP. Check out below for details. #NSO #Fellowship #CHI #Simulation #Collaboration

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last Wednesday, Sept 23rd, we were delighted to host a Simulation School for Assistant Scheme Directors from the Irish College of General Practitioners! 🩺 We focused on task analyses for procedural skills & utilising visually enhanced mental simulation for patient care workflows.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Continuing our #SimFoundMe profile series, today we’re spotlighting Abaigh Healy, Children’s Health Ireland Simulation Fellow! From hiding from the sim team as a new ED nurse to leading translational simulation, Abaigh uses tabletops, VEMS, and in-situ sims to identify workflow risks before go-live.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our #SimFoundMe series continues for #HealthcareSimulationWeek 2026 with Nursing & Midwifery NSO Fellow Clare Crowley! 🩺✨ "Sim Found Me in Cork and has led me all over." Swipe through the slides ➡️ to see Clare’s path.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our next #HealthcareSimulationWeek 2026 spotlight features our HSCP NSO Fellow, Esther O’Flaherty! "Sim found me as a senior respiratory physio in Galway University Hospital." Swipe through the slides ➡️ to follow Esther’s journey.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Kicking off our 1st #SimFoundMe spotlight for #HCSimWeek26 with our Programme Lead, Steph Ryng! "Sim found me as an undergraduate nursing student and I never really left." Swipe through ➡️ to follow her path from clinical nursing and regional coordination to leading national projects like SIM-ATLAS.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Happy Healthcare Simulation Week! All week, the NSO is sharing how #SimFoundUs, from unexpected career pivots to passion projects that took over. Follow along daily to meet the team driving healthcare simulation forward! How did sim find you? #HCSimWeek #NSO #SimFoundMe

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Save the Date! The IAS Annual Conference 2027 is heading to the ASSERT Centre, University College Cork on Thursday, 20 May 2027! A great opportunity for the healthcare simulation community to connect and share innovation. Stay tuned to NSO and IAS channels for programme info, and registration! #NSO

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We’re presenting at IMSH in New Orleans! ✈️ The National Simulation Office team is thrilled to share 5 accepted submissions on our national Standardised Induction Programme for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Over the last 2 years, building this initiative has been an incredible journey.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We’re back! 📚 Journal Club returns Mon, Sept 14 @ 1 PM for #HcSimWeek! Award-winning sim tech Ambyr Reid discusses "The role and impact of the simulation technician in health science higher education: A scoping review." Scan the image QR codes for Zoom & paper links! #NSO #HCSim #JournalClub

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The NSO hosted another Advanced Moulage and Simulator Repair Course last Friday. Massive thanks to our attendees and instructor Bron for bringing great energy to the session. Thanks to ASSERT Centre for the venue space. Check out the highlight reel below to see the day's action! #NSO #Simbiosis

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Excited to introduce two new Special Interest Groups with IAS & HSE NSO: PaedsSIG & VetSIG! Whether caring for little humans or animals, join us to advance simulation-based education, share expertise, & build networks across Ireland. 🐾 VetSIG: Veterinary simulation, One Health, & research.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Great News, 4 of our abstracts have been accepted for poster presentations at the ASPiH conference! Steph, Esther, and Clare will represent a fantastic wider team on site. 3 of the posters spotlight our Induction Programme for (IMGs)

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Meet Dr Shane Knox 🚑 Director of Paramedicine & Head of Service with the HSE National Ambulance Service, leading education and specialist care pathways nationwide, with simulation woven through every programme. Proud to celebrate Shane this #InternationalParamedicsDay. #NSO #IPD2026

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Meet Rebecca Rigney 🚑 Paramedic with CodeBlue Event Medical Services, delivering adaptable clinical care in the busiest, most unpredictable spaces, where simulation builds the skills to act decisively when it counts. Proud to celebrate Rebecca this #InternationalParamedicsDay. #NSO #IPD2026

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Meet Stephen O'Flaherty 🚑 Clinical Tutor in Paramedic Studies at UL School of Medicine, where problem-based learning and simulation prepare students to become adaptable, thinking clinicians. Proud to celebrate Stephen this #InternationalParamedicsDay. #NSO #IPD2026 #InnovateAndIntegrate

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Meet Paul Cahill 🚑🚒 Advanced Paramedic Firefighter & Paramedic Tutor with Dublin Fire Brigade, where simulation is daily bread, from mass casualty scenes to high-fidelity maternity sims. Proud to celebrate Paul this #NSO #InternationalParamedicsDay. #IPD2026 #InnovateAndIntegrate

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Happy #InternationalParamedicsDay! 🚑 The NSO joins IPERN at UL today, celebrating 5 years of Irish paramedicine research & education. We're also profiling colleagues from across paramedicine all day, frontline, clinical education & academia. #InnovateAndIntegrate #IPD2026 #NSO

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Did you catch last Friday’s N&M Fellows' diary entry from Clare? You may have seen the introduction of our new Nursing and Midwifery Simulation SIG! In partnership with IAS, this group is co-led by NSO Fellows and IAS committee representatives to build a stronger simulation network across Ireland.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Missed the announcement at our recent events? No worries, here’s the scoop! The National Simulation Office (NSO) and the Irish Association for Simulation (IAS) are officially launching two new Special Interest Groups (SIGs). First Up: The Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP) Simulation SIG!

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

EOI Now Open! Take your healthcare simulation skills to the next level at our Advanced Moulage & Simulator Repair Workshop! This hands-on 1-day course covers silicone model creation, mould-making, and basic simulator repairs. Friday, 14th Aug 2026 (08:30–17:00) The ASSERT Centre, UCC, Cork City

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

World Alliance for Healthcare Simulation workshop just kicked off, co-constructing an international ecosystem for sim socs & networks. From the 2024 Global Consensus Statement to collective action: shared priorities, joint advocacy, stronger health systems. NSO is here contributing 🙌 #SESAM2026

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

#WHO project session identifying priorities for using sim to advance patient safety across Europe. The NSO is here to contribute/learn with colleagues from across the continent and further. Great to compare notes on where sim can have the biggest impact on patient safety. #SESAM2026 #PatientSafety

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

SESAM2026 opening by Sylvie Briand hit hard. Powerful reminder for pandemic preparedness, protecting healthcare workers means more than PPE, it's training, simulation, and support systems that let people function through extended crises. "Maximum equity is maximum security." #SESAM2026

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We have a wonderful opening by Pierre Luigi the outgoing president of SESAM. The advice he received on taking up his post was "dont mess it up". Anyone involved with SESAM the last 2 years can confirm he definitely didnt do that.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Another round of interesting and engaging presentations as part of #IASIntersim26 afternoon parallel sessions. Well done to all- some great examples of the ongoing work in simulation around Ireland @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

#IASintersim26 Marco Gritt, our second Keynote Speaker of the day presenting on the evolution of simulation, unlocking the potential of sim @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Some impressive and progressive work in simulation presented at the morning parallel presentation sessions and #IASIntersim26 well done to all speakers 👏 @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

#IASIntersim26 first Key Note Speaker @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social Professor Dara Byrne, one of the founding members of IAS, speaking to the evolution of sim, where we’ve been, where we are going, what are the drivers, how we improve @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #10yearsofIAS

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We are live at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social for #IASintersim26. Excited to share some of the speakers, presenters and posters through the day and celebrate #10yearsofIAS

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We're live! 🎉 The IAS/InterSim Conference 2026 is underway at @QUB. 10 years of simulation, celebrated together. Share your moments: #IASInterSim26 #10YearsOfIAS

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Tomorrow! 🎉 The IAS/InterSim Conference 2025 is one day away. So excited to bring the healthcare simulation community together. See you at @QUB! And for everyone doing pre-con today, ENJOY! www.qub.ac.uk/sites/inters... #IASInterSim26 #10YearsofIAS #HealthcareSimulation #NSO

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

2 days to go! ⏳ The IAS/InterSim Conference 2026 is almost here. Join us to celebrate 10 years of healthcare simulation in Ireland. 🔗 www.qub.ac.uk/sites/inters...

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Keynote spotlight: Two brilliant speakers joining us at the IAS/InterSim Conference 2026: Prof Dara Byrne, National Clinical Lead for Simulation, National Simulation Office Marco Grit, VP EMEA, Laerdal Medical Celebrating #10YearsofIAS at Queen's University Belfast. Don't miss it. #IASInterSim26

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

10 days to go! The IAS/InterSim Conference is coming, and this year we're celebrating 10 years of the Irish Association of Simulation. A landmark moment for healthcare simulation in Ireland. 🔗 www.qub.ac.uk/sites/inters...

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our final profile: Cathy Mullen, Sim Nurse Educator. Cathy focuses on lifelong learning, ensuring all healthcare professionals have the tools to keep improving throughout their entire careers. Excellence is a journey! #IND2026 #NSO

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Spotlight on Róisín Byrne, Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Early Years, Dundalk Institute of Technology. 🎓 Róisín is using simulation to prepare students for the complexities of modern nursing. Foundational work for a safer future. #IND2026 #NursingEducation

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Meet Nicola Hanlon, ADON, Practice Development Coordinator at RHM. Nicola uses simulation to help multidisciplinary teams manage deteriorating patients and apply INEWS/Sepsis guidelines with confidence. Her work identifies risks and builds a stronger culture of safety on the ground. #IND2026 #NSO

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Meet Andrea Flannery, ICU ANP. In the intensive care unit, Andrea uses simulation to test pathways and catch safety risks before they happen. Clinical leadership at its best. 🩺💪 #IND2026 #NSO #HSE

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Meet Clara Gillespie, Sim Nurse Educator at LUH. She uses simulation to bridge the gap between the classroom and the ward, building the confidence nurses need to excel. #IND2026 #NursingSim #NSO #HSE

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day! At the NSO, we see firsthand the dedication nurses have for their craft. Today we are profiling nurses and educators using simulation to improve patient care across Ireland. Follow our page today to meet the people driving change on the ground. #IND2026 #Nursing #Sim

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join us on the 20th May for the 40th National Simulation Office Journal Club. Adam Roche (RCSI) will be guiding us through a study on simulation-based assessment tools for anaesthesiology competencies. No pre-reading required! Guided walkthrough followed by open discussion.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Meet Karen Mulhern & Mary Prince, clinical leaders at CUMH. 🏥 The team at CUMH are a force for change, using translational simulation to identify latent safety threats & test protocols in real-time. NSO is proud to support this work to ensure safer care for women and babies. #IDM2026 #HSE #NSO

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Meet Agnes Phelan, Midwifery Educator at UCC. 🎓 Agnes is a champion for simulation, creating the safe, immersive spaces where midwives first explore and refine their professional identity. NSO is proud to support the educational excellence that prepares midwives for the ward.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Happy International Day of the Midwife! 🌼 Today, the NSO celebrates the midwives, midwifery educators, and clinical facilitators driving simulation across the country. The infographic shows a midwife is an Advocate and an Empowerment specialist.

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National Sim Office @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Huge thanks to Michelle O’Toole for presenting at last week’s @nationalsimoffice.bsky.social Journal Club—an engaging session with great discussion. Our May presenter will be Adam Roche with details of the paper to follow. Interested in attending or presenting? please email sim.office@hse.ie

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