UM-JMH Center For Patient Safety

09/17/2025

Healthcare Simulation Week highlights the essential role of simulation in advancing patient safety and enhancing healthcare education.

Join us as we celebrate Healthcare Simulation Week and discover the benefits of simulation in healthcare.

All UM and Jackson employees are welcome to visit our Pop-Up experience at Jackson Main - DTC from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

09/06/2025

📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 MOCA Course in Miami, FL

As an ASA-endorsed simulation center and member of the Simulation Education Network our center helps anesthesiologist meet their goals:

✅ Meet your ABA MOCA Part IV requirement
✅ Earn up to 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
🎯 One day, hands-on simulation + debriefing
👩‍⚕️ Small group environment

📍 Miami, FL 🌴
🔗 Register here: https://med.miami.edu/centers-and-institutes/center-for-patient-safety/education/maintenance-of-certification-in-anesthesiology-(moca)

08/21/2025

🌟 We’re going 3 for 3!
We’re proud to have hosted another fun and interactive workshop with NSLC - National Student Leadership Conference , marking our third year welcoming high school learners from around the world who are passionate about healthcare. This workshop gives students a glimpse of what to expect in and beyond medical school, with hands-on experiences ranging from advanced simulations — like birthing and difficult airway management — to immersive virtual reality.

What makes this workshop especially meaningful each year is the involvement of medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine . Stepping into the role of instructors, they led sessions, shared their journeys, and offered firsthand insight into the path of becoming a physician.

While we can’t predict where these bright learners will go next, we hope this experience sparked new inspiration and direction. And maybe one day, we’ll welcome them back to our simulation center as medical students at ! 🧡💚

05/16/2025

📢 Extra, Extra! Read all about it!

CPS Team & Colleagues Sharpen Situational Awareness in Telehealth

Our CPS team and colleagues launched a simulated telehealth module that sharpens future clinicians' situational awareness and communication skills! Over 600 students participated, and 80% gave it high marks.

📖 Curious how it works? Check out the full study at MedEdPORTAL here → https://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11517

05/14/2025

Still celebrating Dr. Maga's 2025 Faculty Mentor Award! 🏆

Learn how she and her colleagues are empowering students by cultivating a space for exploration and career development:

https://news.med.miami.edu/the-miller-schools-medical-student-teaching-excellence-awards/

Organized by medical students, the awards honors faculty members, residents and peers who inspire, challenge and empower students.

05/09/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are pleased to share that our Senior Managing Director, Dr. Joni Maga, is the recipient of the 2025 Faculty Mentor Award from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Maga is an exceptional mentor who fosters a strong sense of community and guides students through the challenges of medical training. Regarded for her strong dedication to her students, Dr. Maga is commended for the way she skillfully balances the challenges of academia in her learning communities (LCEs), creating a space for personal and academic discussion. May she continue to empower students to grow in ways that go beyond the classroom, becoming the next generation of medical professionals.

Congratulations, Dr. Maga!

05/02/2025

🏅 Achievement Unlocked: We're thrilled to share that our training specialist, Roxanna Araya, has earned her CHSE credential! The Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator designation, awarded by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, reflects Roxanna's dedication to advancing simulation-based education. Her knowledge and commitment to simulation training highlight the quality she brings to our team and center. Cheers to Roxanna, well deserved!

03/25/2025

🌟 was a fantastic opportunity to take action and "Move the Needle" for patient safety! Our department was proud to join Jackson Health System and many other departments at their Annual Patient Safety Fair, where we reached over 450 healthcare professionals with hands-on education and valuable insights on patient safety.

In addition, we partnered with the University of Miami Health System and its Risk Management team to bring our "Room of Errors" on the road, hosting several interactive sessions at UHealth locations across the area. Over 200 healthcare professionals had the chance to engage in this hands-on experience, learning about the critical role simulation plays in improving patient safety.

This year's wasn't just about awareness—it was about turning that awareness into action, and we're proud to be part of the effort to improve patient care.

12/18/2024

🌟 from all of us at the UM-JMH Center for Patient Safety! 🎊 As we wrap up another year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing colleagues and loved ones. We hope this holiday season brings you joy, relaxation, and cherished time with family and friends.

10/29/2024

🚨Attention ‼️ Are you looking to fulfill your ABA MOCA Part IV requirement? Join the UM-JMH Center for Patient Safety, an ASA-endorsed simulation center, for our one-day course. Enroll today!

2025 Dates Available:
February 9
March 23
May 18
July 27
September 7
October 26
December 7

To learn more & register, see the link below:

https://med.miami.edu/centers-and-institutes/center-for-patient-safety/education/maintenance-of-certification-in-anesthesiology-(moca)

09/16/2024

Healthcare Simulation Week Starts today! Join us in celebrating the vital role simulation plays in healthcare education and . Stay tuned for exciting updates throughout the week!

08/16/2024

Way to go, Anesthesia! 🥳 Once again, our team closed out another successful workshop welcoming the new as part of their annual CA-1 orientation led by our Simulation Education Director and Associate Residency Program Director, Dr. Alecia Stein, and the rest of our talented simulation faculty. 🎉 🎊