UAB Mobile Sim Digest

brought to you by UAB Clinical Simulation

Fall 2025

Wheel Talk

Mobile Sim Hosts Sepsis Tabletop Sim at Mizell Memorial Hospital

UAB Clinical Simulation’s Mobile Simulation team traveled to Opp, Alabama, on Nov. 13 to partner with Mizell Memorial Hospital for a Sepsis Tabletop Simulation focused on strengthening early recognition and coordinated response to sepsis.

During the interactive session, participants worked through realistic case scenarios that challenged them to identify early warning signs, initiate timely interventions and determine appropriate escalation pathways.

Words on the Street

Mobile Team Brings Disruptive Patient Sim to Russell Medical

At Russell Medical Center, the Mobile Simulation team recently delivered a powerful behavioral health scenario focused on the disruptive patient, a challenge health-care workers face in real-world settings.

The session emphasized communication, de-escalation, and teamwork under pressure. Using a standardized patient, learners navigated the complexities of patient aggression while practicing safety strategies and therapeutic approaches to defuse tension and maintain control of the environment.

Staff Spotlight: Phillip Davison

This month, UAB Mobile Simulation is proud to highlight Phillip Davison, a clinical simulation specialist who plays a key role in supporting the mobile team.

Davison has been part of UAB Clinical Simulation for a little over a year and joined the Mobile Simulation team nine months ago. In his role as operational tech/specialist, he ensures each mobile session runs smoothly by managing equipment setup, coordinating technology, running simulations and troubleshooting on the move. His behind-the-scenes expertise helps bring high-quality, hands-on training directly to health-care teams across Alabama.

eLearning eXperiences

Mastering CVL Removal: Elevate Your Skills with Our Virtual Simulation

Removing a central venous line (CVL) is a critical procedure that requires precision and expertise to prevent complications.

Understanding the importance of proper technique and being aware of potential risks are essential for all health-care providers involved in this task. To support and enhance the skills of our health-care professionals, we are excited to introduce one of our virtual simulation modules: CVL removal.

Further Down the Road

Mercedees Willis, DNP, MSN, AGACNP-BC

Mobile Simulation Coordinator

Mobile Momentum and Mindset

Every quarter, I like to pause and share a little piece of what’s happening behind the scenes in Mobile Simulation. This season is all about momentum and mindset. We’ve been refining our curriculum and continuing to build on the work that keeps us inspired.

One of the highlights for me has been returning to Mizell Memorial Hospital after several years. Walking back into a space where we once planted seeds and now get to see how far things have grown—that’s the kind of full-circle moment that reminds me why we do this. The relationships, the trust, the commitment to learning… it all matters.

Whether we’re navigating Alabama backroads or navigating tough conversations in simulation, the mission never changes: keep growing, keep connecting, and keep showing up for the teams we serve.

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