SIMVANA Partners with Huntsville Hospital Health System on Development of SIMVANA Nursing

Platform Will Address High Costs and Training Demand Associated with Onboarding New Nursing Staff

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – April 18, 2025 – SIMVANA, a leading provider of virtual reality (VR)-based training products for the healthcare industry today announced that it has partnered with the Huntsville Hospital System to develop SIMVANA Nursing, an innovative virtual reality-based training solution designed to enhance nurse onboarding and improve patient safety. Built on the proven SIMVANA Anesthesia platform, SIMVANA Nursing is tailored to address the unique challenges faced by healthcare providers in onboarding new nurses efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of care.

“We onboard more than 700 nursing professionals annually. SIMVANA Nursing has the potential to redefine how we onboard and train nurses,” said Huntsville Hospital Health System CEO Jeff Samz. “By investing in innovative solutions like this, we are not only reducing costs but also ensuring our nurses are equipped to deliver exceptional care from the moment they step on the floor.”

“The collaboration represents a significant step forward in healthcare education, leveraging advanced VR technology to deliver immersive, hands-on training experiences,” said SIMVANA President John Watson. “SIMVANA Nursing is designed to streamline the onboarding process, reduce associated costs, and ensure nurses are fully prepared to provide safe, effective patient care from day one.”

Key Features of SIMVANA Nursing

• Comprehensive Training Modules: Covers core nursing competencies, including patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency response protocols.
• Realistic Simulations: Nurses can practice in a virtual hospital environment, gaining exposure to real-world scenarios without compromising patient safety.
• Performance Analytics: Detailed feedback and progress tracking empower nurses to build confidence and competence quickly.
• Cost-Effective Implementation: The platform reduces reliance on traditional training resources and minimizes the time required for onboarding.

SIMVANA Nursing is an evolution of the successful SIMVANA Anesthesia platform, which has been adopted by leading Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) programs to enhance clinical training for anesthesia providers. The first nurse training modules were delivered in November with additional modules scheduled to be released monthly throughout 2025 and 2026.

About Huntsville Hospital Health System

Huntsville Hospital Health System is a comprehensive network of community, not-for-profit hospitals that serve as the primary provider of services and the healthcare safety net for more than 1.5 million people in northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. The Health System includes hospitals and related facilities in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Fort Payne, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, TN. Total employment of Huntsville Hospital Health System is more than 19,500. For more information visit www.hh.health

About SIMVANA

Founded in 2022, SIMVANA specializes in immersive educational solutions for anesthesia and healthcare training. The company is committed to leveraging innovative technology to enhance patient safety and improve learning outcomes. SIMVANA is a collaboration between Torch Technologies and Prodigy Anesthesia. SIMVANA is a Starfish Holdings company.

For more information about SIMVANA and its offerings, please visit simvana.com.