Seton Hall University and Hackensack Meridian Health have completed a major upgrade to the Simulation Center at the Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) Campus. The project involved moving all recording and review systems to a secure cloud-based platform, with the transition finalized on December 17, 2025. This change is expected to improve system reliability, enhance security, and make it easier for students and faculty to access learning materials, while also reducing maintenance requirements.
The upgrade began in August with the installation of over 100 new cameras throughout simulation suites, classrooms, and clinical spaces. This initial step enabled the replacement of on-premises infrastructure with a scalable cloud solution.
“The move to a cloud system was required to maintain data collection and recordings essential for learner assessment and patient safety standards,” said Jennifer McCarthy, M.A.S., NRP, CHSE-A, director of clinical simulation and clinical associate professor in the School of Health and Medical Sciences.
The migration was completed on schedule with minimal disruption. Students will now benefit from faster playback of recorded simulations, more reliable capture of key learning moments, and easier access to educational resources. These improvements are intended to strengthen interprofessional education and support hands-on learning that prepares students for real-world practice.
“The College of Nursing is moving to a competency-based education curriculum,” explained Kathryn Sanok, M.S.N., RN, CPNP, CHSE, director of simulation in the College of Nursing. “The use of a cloud-based Sim Capture system will help faculty and students grow as clinicians by recognizing strengths and areas for improvement through self-reflection and faculty guidance.”
Faculty members will also see benefits from automatic session recording. They no longer need to manage hardware or troubleshoot technical issues during sessions. Instead, they can focus more on mentoring students and assessing their performance.
“Moving to a cloud-based platform allows students and faculty to seamlessly access the information they need to make data-driven decisions,” said Joseph D’Agostino, M.B.A., simulation program manager for Hackensack Meridian Health. “Quick access to encounter videos and evaluation data helps students focus on what matters most, while faculty use targeted analytics to guide more effective debrief sessions.”
This initiative resulted from close collaboration between IT Operations staff, academic leaders, simulation teams, and clinical partners at both organizations. The upgrade modernizes infrastructure without disrupting existing workflows.
In addition to this technology update, Seton Hall University recently received $1.14 million in federal funding for new equipment at the Simulation Center. These investments aim to ensure that students receive high-quality training experiences before entering clinical settings.
