NIWCO is Committed to The Profession of Nursing
The Nursing Institute exists to uphold, expand, and prepare nursing professionals for the rapidly-changing environment of patient care. In keeping with the Dayton region’s history as a wellspring of innovation, the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio seeks to make this 22-county area a place where the best practices and most effective advancements in nursing care and nursing education are researched, analyzed and adopted.
Mission/Vision
OUR MISSION:
To optimize regional healthcare. The Nursing Institute is a catalyst for evidence-based nursing practice, research, and education.
OUR VISION:
To transform the region by creating and sustaining a nationally recognized center for nursing excellence.
OUR CORE VALUES:
- Create and maintain collaborative partnerships
- Develop and disseminate innovative practice, research, and educational interdisciplinary practices
- Establish relationships of trust
- Advocate for the profession of nursing
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History
In 2004 Dr. Patricia Martin, dean of the Wright State University College of Nursing and Health, led teams of nursing educators and nursing administrators who formed the Nursing Institute to address the nursing demand and supply issues of West Central Ohio. Congressman David Hobson, now retired, and Senator George Voinovich secured federal funds to begin the project, but the Nursing Institute is now supported locally, primarily by its “Sustainability Partners” Premier Health Partners, Sinclair Community College and Wright State University. The Institute continues to address shifts in the nursing workforce such as the rising average age of active nurses while also addressing shifts in the way nursing care is delivered such as shorter hospital stays, in-home care and expanded instances of individuals and families providing some of their own care. MORE ON THE FOUNDING
In 2009, Graceworks Lutheran Services joined as a Sustainability Partner and allowed the Nursing Institute to occupy a two-story house on its Bethany Village campus. The Institute has turned that house into a Living Laboratory smart technology house where research is conducted on utilizing emerging technologies in nursing education and patient care.
What we do
Robotics
The Nursing Institute pioneers research into the use of remote presence robots in health care and nursing education. The Institute’s leased robot features a wheeled base that allows it to move under the direction of a controller sitting at a remote laptop computer. A computer screen atop the unit displays the controller’s face and allows him to speak to patients and students while video and audio pick-ups allow him to see and hear. The robot allows the controller to support health examinations and to consult from a distance. The Nursing Institute has managed numerous research projects testing the robot in varied environments and has become expert in using it to extend the reach of nursing educators, care providers, chief scientists and engineers.
Simulations
Housed at the Living Laboratory is a family of high-tech patient simulators that significantly enhance nursing education and practice by bringing human-like qualities to simulated patients. Unlike conventional simulators that often are little more than mannequins, computer controlled simulators at the Living Laboratory can be made to speak and answer questions, and they feature heartbeats and other biological simulations that can be manipulated to mimic health problems.
Innovation and change
The Nursing Institute can explore the effectiveness of innovations and advise health care organizations – large and small, urban and rural – on what works and how proven advances can be integrated quickly into ongoing operations. The Nursing Institute also seeks to spread the use of best practices that protect the safety and health of nurses while those nurses provide for patient safety and quality of care.
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Sustainability Partners
The operation of the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio would not be possible without the ongoing support of the coalition of community-minded institutions who stand as the Institution's Sustainability Partners. Our Sustainability Partners provide the means by which the Institute will transform the region by creating and sustaining a nationally recognized center for nursing excellence.
Sustainability Partners Page
Sustainability Board Members
Working Partners
The Nursing Institute is grateful to partners who have donated time, resources, services and expertise to NIWCO's success:
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Advisory Council
The Nursing Institute is guided by an Advisory Council consisting of nursing, human resource, and community leaders from the service area of the Nursing Institute. Advisory Council Members
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Staff
Debi Sampsel is the Executive Director of the Nursing Institute. Debi leads the institute, incorporating technology and innovation; she has worked as a vice president of clinical operations for varied health care organizations. E-mail Debi debi.sampsel@wright.edu
Diane Mehling is the Assistant Director of The Nursing Institute.
She is a Registered Nurse and Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. She has been involved with the physical, technological, governmental, managerial, and leadership aspects of health care delivery throughout her career. Diane has coordinated over 60 clinical trials and research projects, and is certified by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. E-mail Diane diane.mehling@wright.edu
Leslie Timperman is co-director of the Nursing Institute's Living Laboratory. Timperman runs the Laboratory's human patient simulators and helps develop simulation scenarios. Timperman, RN, BSN, is an Ohio licensed school nurse with five years experience working with students in the Dayton area, and she previously worked seven years as a cardiology nurse. leslie.timperman@wright.edu
Vikram Sethi, is diretor of technology for the Nursing Institute, and director of the Institute of Defense Studies and Education; Advisor to the Dean, Corporate Programs and Relations, Raj Soin College of Business. Vikram received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. He previously held the position of Chair, Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, Raj Soin College of Business. E-mail Dr. Sethi at vikram.sethi@wright.edu
Govind Bharwani, (Ph.D., Engineering – Biomedical, Wright State University) is a Co-Director of Ergonomics and Continuing Education Programs in the Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering at Wright State University. Dr. Bharwani is currently involved with the Nursing Institute (WSU) in conducting field studies, ergonomic analysis, usability testing and direct technology assessment for robot-human patient simulation study. E-mail Dr. Bharwani at govind.bharwani@wright.edu
Marie Bashaw is a Clinical Instructor in the College of Nursing and Health. Marie was born in Cooperstown, New York and now resides in Dayton. She received her B.S. from SUNY - Binghamton and M.S. from Wright State University. E-mail Marie at marie.bashaw@wright.edu
Diana Lewis is the Administrative Assistant at the Nursing Institute. Diana retired from Wright State in 1999 after serving the university for over 30 years in administrative and office management. She was in charge of training programs for faculty and staff. In 2006 she returned to serve in various administrative capacities on several projects; she joined the Nursing Institute in September of 2009. Email Diana at diana.lewis@wright.edu
James Cummings is communications consultant to the Nursing Institute. James retired in 2009 after a 32-year career as a reporter for the Dayton Daily News. He holds a bachelor's degree in communication from Wright State University and a master's degree in communications from the University of Dayton. He works on Institute communications including the Website. Email James at james.cummings@wright.edu.
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Facilities
The Nursing Institute is located on the campus of Wright State University in room 015, lower level, University Hall. For directions and parking information to the University and the NI office, go to www.wright.edu/visit. The attendant at the Visitor Parking Lot will direct you to the parking lot closest to the Nursing Institute. For a campus map, go to www.wright.edu/aboutwsu/maps. The Living Laboratory Smart Technology Home is located in Bethany Village in Centerville, Ohio. Directions
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