Instagram story viewer> @legweak85> Tagged

Bob Armstrong

@legweak85

undefined

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Amazing two days on the hill with some of my favorite healthcare simulation colleagues to expand the use of healthcare simulation for readiness, workforce, and patient safety during healthcare simulation week. #hcsw2026 #hcsimweek

33

2

Yesterday, I had the absolute honor of pounding the marble floors of the Capitol with an extraordinary group of colleagues who share my passion for something I truly believe can make healthcare better for every patient, everywhere: healthcare simulation.

We walked from office to office, shared our stories, listened, learned, and advocated for the support and investment our field needs to continue preparing healthcare professionals for the moments that matter most.

Because simulation is so much more than a mannequin, a scenario, or a training exercise.

It’s the opportunity to practice before a real patient is counting on you.
It’s building teamwork before the crisis.
It’s developing confidence before the uncertainty.
It’s testing systems before they fail.
And ultimately, it’s about making care safer and better for patients—every patient, everywhere.

Standing in those halls with colleagues who are just as passionate, committed, and determined was incredibly inspiring. I’m reminded that advocacy is not just about asking for change. It’s about showing up, telling our stories, sharing the evidence, and making sure decision-makers understand why this work matters.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent our field, our patients, and the incredible community of people who dedicate their careers to simulation.

What an honor it was to walk those marble floors with people who believe so deeply in the power of simulation. And what a reminder that when we want healthcare to be better, we have to be willing to show up and advocate for it.

#HealthcareSimulationWeek #HealthcareSimulation #SimulationInHealthcare #PatientSafety #HealthcareAdvocacy CapitolHill MedicalEducation HealthcareInnovation SimulationSavesLives @society_for_simulation @kristenbrown_ @krystlekcampbell @haruokuda @legweak85

18k

179

On to the next… @reprichmccormick @society_for_simulation @kristenbrown_ @wendylagrange @haru.okuda @legweak85 @ryanrebeira @krystlekcampbell

642

12

Today, we’re taking healthcare simulation to Capitol Hill. 🏛️

Because if we want healthcare to be safer, more prepared, and more equitable, we can’t just talk about change—we have to advocate for it.

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare’s accredited network now includes 278 programs across 49 states and jurisdictions, representing roughly 350 training sites. These programs are already embedded in communities across the country, including federally designated healthcare shortage areas.

Today, we’re asking Congress to recognize and invest in the power of simulation to strengthen healthcare preparedness, patient safety, workforce readiness, and our national response infrastructure.

For me, this work is deeply personal. I’ve spent much of my career building simulation programs, training healthcare professionals, and seeing firsthand what happens when we give people the opportunity to practice before they have to perform in real life.

If you want change. If you want improvement. If you want healthcare to be better—you have to fight for it.

So today, we’re showing up. We’re sharing the data. We’re telling the stories. And we’re advocating for the future of healthcare.

#HealthcareSimulation #Advocacy #SimulationInHealthcare #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation CapitolHill SSH MedicalEducation

299

5

My helpers, watching everything L'il thing I do. 💗

20

1

Fergie & Piper choosing the cozy life on this wintry day. 💗

13

1

Had a great time at I/ITSEC speaking on a Focus Event panel about the future of healthcare simulation. Always energizing to connect the defense + healthcare communities and talk about where simulation is heading.

Huge thanks to Bob Armstrong for leading the session, and to Paul Phrampus and Jenn Manos — an incredible group to share the stage with. We also highlighted themes from our IMSH 2025 pre-con on what the next decade of healthcare simulation will look like.

Great to reconnect with old colleagues from the VA and DoD as well — feels like coming full circle.

Swipe for shots from the panel and our group photo. Grateful for this community and excited for what’s ahead. @iitsec

#IITSEC #HealthcareSimulation #IMSH2025 #SimulationLeadership

32

0

Members of the @society_for_simulation advocacy committee spent the day on the Hill attending the NTSA Mod Sim Expo at and meeting Congressional Staffers to advocate about the importance of Simulation for Patient Safety and Workforce Development. Our goal is to increase federal funding to broaden simulation-based training, especially in rural communities and healthcare training deserts.

51

1

Excelentes días de conversación, paseos y compartir con amigos de esos que no te imaginaste que tendrías. Mucho que celebrar y tanto mas por construir que “da gustito” como dice alguien del “grupete”

26

3

10

0

I was fortunate to serve on the Steering Committee for and attend the #JHU NEXUS-sponsored conference titled "Shaping the Future of the Healthcare Workforce: Policy & Best Practice Recommendations for the Use of Simulation for Healthcare Education." Always great to work with such awesome professionals and colleagues, on such an important topic, and in such a wonderful place! We were missing Dr. Barry Isenberg, but he was with us in spirit.

#SESAM #SSH

17

0

Happy Birthday (in heaven), Dad. Missing you & your positive energy! ❤️

26

6