Mission Health Opens State-of-the-Art Clinical Simulation Center
Yesterday, HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health announced the opening of the HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement (HHCCA)— a leading-edge facility designed to enhance clinical training and elevate the standard of care across Western North Carolina. The new 14,000-square-foot training facility, located on Mission Hospital’s campus, is made possible by a $5 million investment. This facility enables medical professionals to train on high-fidelity manikins with debriefing sessions, allowing students to experience simulated crises without risking patient harm.
“This investment reflects our deep commitment to excellence in patient care and to the dedicated professionals who deliver it every day,” said Greg Lowe, President and CEO of Mission Health and Mission Hospital. “We’re creating an environment where nurses and clinical teams can refine their skills, grow in confidence, and ultimately, improve outcomes for the patients and families we serve.”
A Closer Look at the Simulation Center:
High-Fidelity Simulation Rooms – Fully equipped spaces that mirror clinical environments, including ICU and surgical settings, where teams train for scenarios such as trauma, cardiac arrest, and emergency response.
Medication Simulation Lab – A realistic medication preparation and administration room designed to improve safety and reinforce best practices in pharmacological care.
Connected Classrooms – Integrated learning spaces that allow real-time collaboration and instruction with clinical teams across HCA Healthcare.
Debrief Rooms – Areas where instructors and trainees review video-recorded simulations to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement.
Hands-On Skills Labs – Practice areas for procedures like IV insertion, wound care, and other essential clinical skills.
Clinical simulation is a proven method for reducing medical errors, improving team cohesion, and enhancing patient safety. Through recreating real situations without risk to patients, nurses and clinical staff gain valuable experience and develop confidence to handle complex situations.
