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Product Features

Searchable Database

Searchable Database

Build a customized searchable database. Our software allows medical students and instructors to build a searchable video database.

Tag specific points within a recording either during live simulation lab observation or during the review process. These “markers” allow users to easily jump right to that point in the video similar to chapters in a DVD.

Multi-Device Support

Multi-Device Support

Our simulated patient lab recording software integrates with the full line of Axis IP cameras.

Use our client to turn any iOS device into a secure mobile capture and live streaming platform. Any device running our Beam application can integrate seamlessly with our back end VALT server(s).

Control pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras remotely through the software interface. Users can also tie camera presets to scheduled recordings automating the movement of cameras.

Security

Security

Our system has been designed from the ground up with sensitive recording data in mind and as a result our granular customizable user permission structure fits the unique and challenging needs of our customers.

Our system allows for both full SSL web traffic encryption as well as RTMPS video stream encryption. These security methods are often a compliance requirement in regards to sensitive data.

Monitor & Schedule

Monitor & Schedule

Users can use this feature to schedule standardized patient lab recordings in advance. The schedule can be set to automatically recur on a daily, weekly or monthly basis allowing for complete automation of the recording process.

Users are able to observe up to nine different rooms simultaneously.

Video Recording Solutions for Standardized Patient Labs

Standardized patient labs, also known as simulated patient labs or simply SPs, are an important tool for training medical and nursing students. Simulated patient labs employ outside individuals to act as medical patients in a wide variety of settings. Nursing and medical students acquire hands-on training when interacting with SPs, including patient diagnosis, physical examination, history taking, and patient management.

Using digital video to record standardized patient labs offers a new high-tech approach to improve the process. Video allows students to review their SP session, building confidence while identifying areas in need of improvement. Video lets aspiring students use technology to sharpen their professional skills and develop a greater understanding of the practitioner-patient relationship.

VALT by IVS is a powerful and inexpensive recording solution for students and instructors conducting standardized patient labs. The VALT system can simultaneously support dozens of cameras and microphones, ensuring nothing is missed during video review of an SP session. VALT can also live-stream, allowing instructors to remotely observe their students during their simulated patient labs.

VALT Video Recording Equipment for Standardized Patient Labs

VALT is an extremely unobtrusive video installation — students are hardly aware that they are being observed. VALT uses a central server to process and store all video content, meaning all that is required in the rooms are HD IP cameras, which are paired with high-quality auto-gaining microphones.

The cameras can be easily adjusted to record any viewing angle and can be both fixed or moveable. Video can be started and stopped instantly from within the room itself, or by a remote observer.

To review recorded simulated patient labs, instructors and students require nothing more than a simple Internet browser, such as Firefox, Safari, or Chrome. A standard VALT installation holds storage space for around 16,000 hours of high-definition video, though larger installs are available if needed. Each session is tagged with metadata, making it easy to look up individual video sessions. The vast storage space allows you to build a vast library of simulated patient lab recordings.

VALT Software for Standardized Patient Labs

Video for recording standardized patient labs is rendered in standard .mp4 format and uses h.264 compression, minimizing demands on the network and ensuring recorded video is immediately available for viewing, with no lag time due to rendering.

The VALT video software supports a “talkback” feature, which lets remote observers talk in real-time during the SPs to the students. “Talkback” is a powerful tool to correct or reinforce students’ interactions with the simulated patient, while the behaviors are still fresh in the students’ minds.

Off-Site Recording of Simulated Patient Labs

Our Beam mobile capture application records video sessions remotely, using only a smartphone or tablet. When your device connects to wi-fi, the Beam application automatically syncs the video with the main VALT server.

IVS can provide a complete turnkey solution that can be implemented by any internal IT department or by a third-party integrator. IVS works closely with every customer to ensure a successful installation of the VALT digital video system. Contact us at IVS to schedule a product demonstration or to request a quote.

FAQs

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How can audio/video recordings reinforce standardized patient lab training for medical and nursing students?

The IVS VALT audio/video recording system is a powerful tool for improving standardized patient lab training. By capturing SP sessions on video, students can review their performance, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence in their clinical skills. Video provides a detailed record of each interaction, allowing students to analyze their communication, examination techniques, and decision-making processes. Instructors can also use the recordings to provide targeted feedback and facilitate discussions, enhancing the overall learning experience.

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What makes your audio/video recording system inconspicuous in the standardized patient lab setting?

We understand the importance of creating a realistic, immersive environment for standardized patient labs. That's why the VALT system is designed to be highly discreet. We use a central server to process and store all video content, which means the only equipment required in the room are HD IP cameras and high-quality auto-gaining microphones. The cameras can be easily adjusted to record from any angle, either fixed or movable. This minimalist setup allows students to focus on their interactions with the simulated patients without being distracted by bulky recording equipment.

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Can instructors observe and communicate with students during a standardized patient session?

Yes, the VALT system supports live streaming, enabling instructors to observe their students remotely during simulated patient labs. Our "talkback" feature also allows remote observers to communicate with students in real-time. This powerful tool enables instructors to provide immediate feedback, correct or reinforce behaviors, and guide students through challenging scenarios. By facilitating real-time communication, our system enhances the learning experience and helps students refine their skills in the moment.

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How can students and instructors access and review the recorded standardized patient sessions?

Accessing and reviewing recorded simulated patient labs is simple with the IVS VALT system. All that is required is a standard internet browser, such as Firefox, Safari, or Chrome. Students and instructors can log in to the system from any device, including computers, tablets, or smartphones, to view the recorded sessions. Each session is tagged with metadata, making searching for and locating specific videos easy. Our user-friendly interface ensures participants can quickly find and review the desired content, facilitating efficient learning and self-evaluation.

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Can your audio/video recording system support off-site standardized patient sessions?

The VALT system can easily accommodate off-site recording of simulated patient labs. We offer a mobile capture application called BEAM, which allows you to record video sessions remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Simply use the BEAM app to record the off-site session, and when your device connects to Wi-Fi, the video will automatically sync with the main VALT server. This feature provides flexibility and convenience, enabling you to conduct and record standardized patient sessions wherever they take place.

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How much video storage capacity does your system offer, and how can users organize the recorded content?

The VALT system offers ample storage capacity to accommodate your growing library of standardized patient lab recordings. A standard installation provides storage for approximately 16,000 hours of high-definition video, with larger installations available if needed. Users can easily organize and manage the recorded content using our built-in metadata tagging system.

Each video session can be tagged with relevant information, such as student names, dates, or specific clinical scenarios, making it simple to search for and retrieve specific recordings. This extensive storage and organization capability allows you to build a comprehensive library of simulated patient lab videos for long-term learning and reference.

Learn more about our audio video recording solutions.