Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Case Study
AV-over-IP monitoring delivers real-time simulation insight and lasting feedback
Organization
Washington State University
Location
Pullman, WA, USA
Solutions
Shure
Washington State University’s (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine wanted to give students a simulation lab that mirrors real-world practice.
“The space had been created some years ago, was outdated, and inconvenient to access,” said Dr. Julie Cary, Director of Simulation-Based Education.
This pioneer in vet simulation wanted to create a modern space for students to practice exams, surgeries, patient care, and debrief. In turn, students would grow their technical knowledge. Additionally, the veterinary college wanted a user-friendly monitoring system that could:
- Stream and record procedure audio and video
- Tag and comment on key moments in real time
- Support anytime, anywhere assessment and review
AVI-SPL helped create and deploy that system.
Building a flexible simulation monitoring experience
AVI-SPL’s certified healthcare simulation operations specialist, Brad Sager, worked with WSU’s faculty, simulation technologists, and IT staff to design the AV and UC recording system.
Sager explained, “Human-centric and vet sim are similar, but not the same. So, working with WSU’s team was crucial.”
Capturing the simulation
Sager positioned ceiling and wall-mounted cameras and Shure microphones and speakers in the clinical skills lab and large animal simulation space, and washroom to cover every scenario.
“I took into account the differences in the physical areas where participants and the animals interact,” said Sager. “This ensured we had a good birds-eye view, could capture in-room audio, and project canned sound. From there, I could place cameras, mics, and audio.”
Device audio and video transmit to WSU’s preferred AV-over-IP recording system, VALT.
Flexible live and post-simulation review
Audio, video, and vitals flow to the VALT server. Information is sent to control room monitors for instructor viewing and notation. The cloud stores the data for centralized access and debriefs.
Control room
Instructors use VALT to observe live camera, audio, and vital feeds on multiple monitors. Viewers can watch live, take notes, and tag timecodes for special review. Additionally, faculty can speak mid-simulation using Shure gooseneck microphones.
Observation gallery
Procedure camera feeds appear on screen in the viewing area surrounding the simulation lab. Students observing a simulation can see veterinary practices with additional camera views.
Debrief rooms
After each simulation, students and instructors can review what happened one-on-one or with classmates. VALT’s playback tools allow faculty to annotate, switch angles, and highlight areas for improvement, whether it’s a surgical technique or communication misstep.
Anywhere, anytime distance learning and review
Additionally, VALT allows professors and students to replay their simulation experience when and wherever is convenient. They can watch in a dorm room, at the library, or from home.
Configuring the solution to fit WSU’s unique program
“Elements of our program are designed in-house,” said Dr. Cary. “Having an integration partner who was easy to reach and quick to address install issues as they happened was really nice.”
AVI-SPL and WSU worked hand-in-hand to deploy the AV-over-IP monitoring solution, ensuring proper installation of every connection point.
“The nice thing about AVI-SPL’s design and build team was the solution, and the team was very flexible, making changes and setup fairly straightforward,” said Dr. Cary.
A safe space where learning feels real
Washington State University’s new simulation experience delivers immersive training in spaces that mirror real clinical environments. Faculty and classmates can follow each scenario in real time or replay and reflect on their performance later.
As Dr. Cary put it, “Simulation at WSU isn’t just a resource anymore. It’s part of the culture.”
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