Project Timeline
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SIM-IA statewide needs assessment beginsMarch 2019
Supported by a grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust, a Simulation in Motion - Iowa needs assessment for Iowa emergency medical responders, rural hospitals, and critical access hospitals begins.
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Statewide needs assessment final report submitted to Helmsley Charitable TrustMarch, 2020
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$8 million grant proposal submitted to HelmsleyOctober 2020
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Proposal accepted and grant beginsJanuary, 2021
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![Drawing of what the SIM-IA trucks will look like]()
Three custom mobile simulation trucks are orderedFebruary, 2021 -
![boxes of simulators and parts are unpacked in the college of nursing building]()
First shipment of human simulators arrivesDecember, 2021 -
![Two people smile for the camera in an office selfie.]()
Iowa City office establishedApril, 2022 -
First SIM-IA custom truck will arrive in IowaJune, 2022
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Ribbon cutting ceremonyJune 21, 2022
State lawmakers, University of Iowa administration representatives, Helmsley representatives, the SIM-IA team, and supporters are expected to gather at the capitol in Des Moines for a ribbon cutting and celebration.
