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 Fall Semester 2021:
* All Sessions to be held in Hayes Hall, Room 403
September 13th - October 11th
Mondays (5:30pm – 8:00pm) | Tuesdays (6:30pm – 9:00pm)
| SESSION | DATE |
| Session 1 | Monday, September 13 |
| Session 2 | Tuesday, September 14 |
| Session 3 | Monday, September 20 |
| Session 4 | Tuesday, September 21 |
| Session 5 | Monday, September 28 |
| Session 6 | Tuesday, September 29 |
| Session 7 | Monday, October 4 |
| Session 8 | Tuesday, October 5 |
| Session 9 | Monday, October 11 |
FAQ
Who can play?
UB students and faculty enrolled in the following health professions: athletic training, audiology, counseling psychology, dental medicine, dietetics, healthcare management, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, social work, and speech language pathology.
What does it teach?
- Applied systems thinking
- Collaboration across professions
- Smart innovation
- Data-driven decision making
- Designing structure for desired behavior
How much time does a game session require?
Allow 2.5 hours.
How do I register?
Where is Hayes Hall and where do I park?
Parking for Friday Night at the ER - Suggested Parking for Hayes Hall is the Townsend Lot. If the Townsend Parking Lot is full, Diefendorf and Parker are also in close proximity to Hayes Hall.
COVID-19 Information - Friday Night at the ER Sessions
- All game materials will be disinfected prior to each use.
- Masks must be worn during Friday Night at the ER, per the University at Buffalo requirement that all students and employees – regardless of their vaccination status – wear face coverings, while inside campus buildings, effective, Aug. 3, 2021.
- The Daily Health pass of attendees will be checked prior to event entry. Individuals that did not pass their health check, will not be admitted to the event.
- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, policies and procedures are subject to change and will follow UB Policies, accordingly. For all updates, please refer to UB’s COVID-19 Planning and Response website.