Friday Night at the ER
Spend a night in the ER without ever leaving the classroom!
Friday Night at the ER is a serious game that challenges teams of four to manage a busy hospital during a simulated 24-hour period that takes just one actual hour to complete. Guided by a trained facilitator, four players per table each manage their department, handle patient flow, and deal with any unexpected situations that arise. Players each have distinct roles, yet depend on each other to communicate, and provide quality care at a reasonable cost. Players discover that quality and cost problems can only be solved when each member puts their essential skills into practice. A guided discussion follows the interactive game experience. Friday Night at the ER widely used by hospitals, IPE programs, and Fortune 500 companies throughout the country.
Sessions Scheduled Spring Semester 2019:
* All Sessions to be held in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Room 443
| SESSION | DATE |
| Session 1 | Monday, September 9th |
| Session 2 | Wednesday, September 18th |
| Session 3 | Wednesday, September 25th |
| Session 4 | Wednesday, October 2nd |
| Session 5 | Wednesday, October 9th |
| Session 6 | Tuesday, October 15th |
| Session 7 | Thursday, October 24th |
| Session 8 | Monday, October 28th |
| Session 9 | Monday, November 4th |
| Session 10 | Tuesday, November 12th |
| Session 11 | Wednesday, November 20th |
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FAQ
Who can play?
UB students and faculty enrolled in the following health professions: athletic training, dental medicine, dietetics, health law, healthcare management, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and social work.
What does it teach?
- Applied systems thinking
- Collaboration across boundaries
- Smart innovation
- Data-driven decision making
- Designing structure for desired behavior
How much time does a game session require?
Allow 2.5 to 3 hours.
Is there a cost to play?
There is no fee.