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All systems - [IVIR Receives Phase I SBIR Contract](https://www.ivirinc.com/ivir-receives-phase-i-sbir-contract/) - IVIR Inc. is Awarded a Phase I SBIR for the Navy’s Medical Echelon of Care Conceptual Models for Wargaming IVIR Inc. is excited to announce the award of a Phase I contract for our Constructive Medical Model (CMM) for Echelon of Care project. The goal is to add a constructive medical model to wargaming exercises - [IVIR Inc. is Selected for Phase II](https://www.ivirinc.com/ivir-inc-is-selected-for-phase-ii/) - IVIR Inc. receives notification of selection for Phase 2 SBIR for the Combat Casualty Training “Mixed Reality Manikin Solution for Female Soldier Survivability”. IVIR proposed an Integrated Female Trauma Simulation Architecture utilizing our previous efforts on the Joint Emergency Trauma System (JETS). - [IVIR Receives Phase II SBIR Contract](https://www.ivirinc.com/ivir-receives-phase-ii-sbir-contract/) - IVIR Inc. has received a SBIR Phase 2 contract for the Combat Casualty Training “Mixed Reality Manikin Solution for Female Soldier Survivability”. This effort aims to address two main problems: the need for an open architecture to support the integration of simulation components for a ”best in class” female trauma simulation system, and the need - [Prolonged Care Training System with Optimized](https://www.ivirinc.com/prolonged-care-training-system-with-optimized/) - IVIR Inc. has completed the delivery of “The Prolonged Care Training System with Optimized Physiology Engine (PCTS)” to the US Army Futures Command. The system developed is a virtual-reality (VR) simulation training system that can present pre-programmed signs, symptoms, and vital signs at pre-determined times using a physiology engine that has been vetted by subject - [Phase I SBIR](https://www.ivirinc.com/phase-i-sbir/) - IVIR Inc. has been award a Phase 1 SBIR for Combat Casualty Training “Mixed Reality Manikin Solution for Female Soldier Survivability”. Our solution is an open architecture that enables interoperability between dissimilar medical simulation systems known as the Joint Emergency Trauma System JETS. The JETS architecture allows more than one system to subscribe to a - [IVIR Awarded PCTS Contract](https://www.ivirinc.com/ivir-awarded-pcts-contract/) - IVIR Inc. has been awarded a Phase 3 option to current contract for “The Prolonged Care Training System with Optimized Physiology Engine (PCTS)”. This effort is to provide an integration platform. That will create a package for other vendors to access the Joint Emergency Trauma Simulation (JETS) federation more easily. The delivery includes how vendors - [IVIR Prepares for Demonstration](https://www.ivirinc.com/ivir-prepares-for-demonstration/) - The IVIR team continues to work diligently testing and evaluating the JETS system in preparation for the live demonstration to be held at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. The JETS demonstration system is intended to show facets of training exercises that were selected to best showcase the core capabilities of the JETS architecture ## Pages - [Home](https://www.ivirinc.com/) - Program Management Educational Engineering FEATURED - JETSJoint Emergency Trauma Simulation The JETS (Joint Evacuation and Training System) began as research in 2016, when IVIR was awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The research focused on “Patient Handoffs and Transfers” and developing an architectural design for a system of systems for joint - [JETS Software Tools](https://www.ivirinc.com/jets-software-tools/) - Open Source Components JETS TestTool JETS DevPackage MMS Control MMS FOM JETS Tools IVIR Inc. has created open source releases for several of its JETS-related software tools, including the core toolkit to support third-party JETS integration and the JETS control software. MMS Control, TestTool, and the JETS DevPackage are all released under the Apache 2.0 - [IVIR Newsletter](https://www.ivirinc.com/ivir-newsletter/) - Stay updated on current IVIR events!IVIR is excited to keep you updated on current and future events. Our extraordinary innovators are working diligently to provide you an inside look at what our company offers. Check out the newsletters and contact us if you have any questions or would like additional information about our company. Happy - [Joint Emergency Trauma Simulation (JETS)](https://www.ivirinc.com/joint-emergency-trauma-simulation-jets/) - JETS Background IVIR Inc. began research on JETS in 2016, when it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) (W81XWH-16-2-0064) to conduct research on a “Joint Evacuation and Training System of System with the focus on Patient Handoffs and Transfers.” The study and design effort focused on developing an architectural design - [Contracts](https://www.ivirinc.com/contracts/) - IVIR Achieves Project: Integrated Female Trauma Simulation Architecture Sponsor: Assistant Secretary of the Army Acquisition Logistics and Technology (ASA-ALT) Contract number: W51701-24-C-0043 Status: In Progress Award date (Phase II): March, 2024 Read More Project: Mixed Reality Manikin Solution for Female Soldier Survivability Sponsor: US Army ACC-APG-RTP Contract number: W911NF23P0033 Status: Delivered Award date (Phase I): August, - [Our Programs](https://www.ivirinc.com/our-programs/) - IVIR ProjectsOur Past, Present, and Future The IVIR team of experienced professionals are never satisfied with the status quo, for ourselves or for our clients. We continue to move forward within the medical simulation industry researching ideas and new concepts to improve education and training through medical modeling and simulation ultimately saving lives. All WorksCurrent - [Research](https://www.ivirinc.com/research/) - IVIR Research IVIR strives for excellence and continues to be innovators for the civilian and military markets by implementing processes and procedures such as innovative technologies that enable continuous improvement to the services we provide. We believe that adaptation and scalability allow us to integrate new innovative ideas and processes through assessment and evaluation, which - [Training Assessment Systems](https://www.ivirinc.com/training-assessment-systems/) - Training Assessment Systems Medical simulation has proliferated throughout the continuum of healthcare. Historically, simulation has provided students the opportunity to practice largely psychomotor skills in a safe, economical way. As simulation technology advances, training requirements are increasingly focused on developing the cognitive skills that separate novice clinician from their more experienced counterparts and enable a - [Systems Engineering](https://www.ivirinc.com/systems-engineering/) - Systems Engineering IVIR Inc. utilizes an interdisciplinary approach of system engineering to effectively enable the realization and development of successful products. Our successful design concept is determined through detailed requirements’ gathering and implementation as well as the interaction of those requirements within all components of a design. IVIR Inc.’s utilization of system engineering processes results - [Requirement Analysis](https://www.ivirinc.com/requirement-analysis/) - Requirement Analysis IVIRs Approach IVIR’s research design begins by concurrently addressing two main investigative elements using a spiral process model. These research elements are: 1) the educational engineering and 2) the design framework for a comprehensive training system. This approach first focuses on the design requirements for an educational training platform that will accurately and - [Program Management](https://www.ivirinc.com/program-management/) - Program Management IVIR offers program management services to clients and partners in the medical simulation and education business. Experience with government and commercial programs provides oversight of several elements including requirements definition, budget and schedule management, and quality assurance processes. Oversight of all aspects of a program are provided including schedule, quality, cost, risk, design, - [Product Development](https://www.ivirinc.com/product-development/) - Product Development Developed Phase Concepts Information Visualization and Innovative Research, Inc. (IVIR), was originally founded in response to the training needs of the military medical community who has made the commitment to care for our Warriors serving to protect the United States of America. Our team of professionals comprises years of comprehensive experience focusing on - [Medical Modeling and Simulation](https://www.ivirinc.com/medical-modeling-and-simulation/) - Medical Modeling and Simulation When medical modeling and simulation was a new field, it required clinical validations and evaluation to determine its effectiveness in a training environment. Now, it is an accepted and valued component of medical education. IVIR’s team members have nearly 100 years of comprehensive business experience in modeling and simulation. This accounts - [Independent Test & Evaluation](https://www.ivirinc.com/independent-test-evaluation/) - Independent Test & Evaluation Stand Alone Patient Simulator (SAPS) The Stand Alone Patient Simulator (SAPS) was developed to address specific U.S. Army training requirements and to demonstrate the application of advanced technologies. This development represented disruptive technology that significantly increased combat medical readiness. While SAPS was partially documented in a test-model-test approach, additional effort was - [Educational Engineering](https://www.ivirinc.com/educational-engineering/) - Educational Engineering Review, Verification, and Validation Upon completion of the Requirements Analysis, IVIR uses content validation, experiential review, and verification of the identified and defined elements/base determinants to establishing consensus to move into the Educational Engineering process. Once this is accomplished, the identified tasks are decomposed into major learning domains: cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and judgment. - [Curriculum Development](https://www.ivirinc.com/curriculum-development/) - Curriculum Development A Johns Hopkins study states that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US, after heart disease and cancer. Other reports indicate that this number is very conservative and that as many as 440,000 die each year from medical errors. Therefore, you can see why IVIR is committed to - [Assessment Technology](https://www.ivirinc.com/assessment-technology/) - Assessment Technology Design Features IVIR Inc. is an innovator in design, development, implementation, and evaluation of assessment technology. Transforming the current capabilities of evaluation in both the civilian and the military market, IVIR Inc. has developed an automated educational system and training assessment tool to provide the foundation for effective and tailored training to significantly - [Innovative Research](https://www.ivirinc.com/innovative-research/) - Innovative Research Innovative research is the IVIR Inc. approach to effect change, gather information, and reach new conclusions in the areas of medical education, modeling and simulation, and educational assessment. Dedication to the advancement of knowledge is the driving force that inspires IVIR Inc. to look at research projects and medical education through a different - [IVIR News](https://www.ivirinc.com/ivir-news/) - IVIR Releases Open Source Components for JETS IVIR Inc. has created open source releases for several of its JETS-related software... IVIR Receives Phase I SBIR ContractIVIR Inc. is Awarded a Phase I SBIR for the Navy’s Medical Echelon of Care Conceptual Models for... IVIR Receives Phase II SBIR Contract IVIR Inc. has received a SBIR - [Contact Us](https://www.ivirinc.com/contact-us/) - IVIRContact Us IVIR continues to work diligently and knows that our clients are important for our growth. Our clients come first and we as a company urge you to reach out with any questions you have. 335 Interstate Blvd. Sarasota, Fl. 34240 Fill out the form below, or send an email to connect with an - [Our Team](https://www.ivirinc.com/our-team/) - IVIRInvestigate . Interpret . Communicate. “The IVIR team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to advance education, medical education, training and assessment through research, development, and implementation of modeling and simulation technologies.” AdaptiveOpen-minded and willingness to explore AuthenticFaithful, true, motivated, and supportive to clients' needs ConsistentAccountability, relevancy, clear messaging, and focus on what's important Our - [Services](https://www.ivirinc.com/services/) - OUR SERVICESWhat IVIR Provides IVIR is committed to delivering the most advanced innovation and technology to the medical simulation industry. Our vision is to connect with the medical civilian and military markets and to support improvements through education and training. Our continued communication with our clients is critical as we adapt and learn from; in - [Company](https://www.ivirinc.com/company/) - Who We AreInformation Visualization and Innovative Research Information Visualization and Innovative Research Inc. (IVIR Inc.), is a leader in research and development in education, medical education, and modeling and simulation. Established in 2008, IVIR’s team of professionals represents decades of comprehensive experience in cutting-edge research and development of information visualization technologies for the US Military ## Team - [Erin Honold](https://www.ivirinc.com/team/erin-honold/) - Diversity of Experiences Erin Honold is the senior Biomedical and Systems engineer of IVIR Inc. She has a Master of Systems Engineering degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a BS of Biomedical Engineering degree from the University of Miami. Erin has been working in the medical simulation industry since 2010 and has been involved - [Samuel Strayhorn](https://www.ivirinc.com/team/samuel-strayhorn/) - Diversity of Experiences Samuel Strayhorn is a Program Manager for IVIR Inc. He has been with IVIR since 2008 with experience in the medical simulation industry and is involved with several research projects. Samuel was the lead instructor for the MTES acquisition program for the U.S. Army Medical Simulation Training Centers (MSTCs). He assists IVIR - [Catherine Strayhorn](https://www.ivirinc.com/team/catherine-strayhorn/) - Diversity of Experiences Catherine Strayhorn is a co-founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IVIR Inc. In addition to her CEO duties, Cathy uses her engineering background to assist the company in research and development technologies and business development. Cathy has comprehensive experience in the medical simulation business and she is an aerospace engineer. - [William Lewandowski II](https://www.ivirinc.com/team/william-lewandowski2/) - Diversity of Experiences Bill Lewandowski, Chief Technology Officer, joined IVIR in 2018 to execute IVIR’s strategy for technology research and guide IVIR in system and software architecture. Bill has worked in software engineering primarily focused on modeling and simulation in Aviation and DoD as a senior developer or chief architect. He is the lead developer of - [William Lewandowski](https://www.ivirinc.com/team/william-lewandowski/) - Diversity of Experiences IVIR is pleased that William Lewandowski (Bill) partnered with the company to spearhead research projects related to medical simulation, curriculum development, and ROI. Bill has decades of experience, most recently as the Vice President of Surgical Products and Business Development for a major medical and surgical simulation company where he supported industry ## Portfolio - [Prolonged Field Care Training System with Optimized Physiology Engine](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/prolonged-field-care-training-system-with-optimized-physiology-engine/) - In Phase III, this limited REST API was replaced with a comprehensive GraphQL API as part of the JETS Developer Package. The Trauma Simulator system provides two operational interfaces for the user: a full VR interface, and a standard keyboard and mouse interface on a laptop. Both interfaces were tested, and both are undergoing continuous - [Integrated Female Trauma Simulation Architecture](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/integrated-female-trauma-simulation-architecture-2/) - A JETS Toolkit Suite is being developed to improve vendor access to the standard, including providing an API using the GraphQL standard. The black box nature of the architecture allows any system to be interchangeable with another system and allows users to customize the fidelity of the simulation as needed. This means that many current - [Hologram Imaging Technology (HIT)](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/h-i-t/) - After-Action Capability Additionally, this research developed a new 3D after-action review capability using a position tracking Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system. It is being evaluated for a number of purposes including review capability for combat medics participating in medical training tactical field exercises. The system will track personnel using the LiDAR system and will - [Education, Test and Evaluation Analysis](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/education-test-and-evaluation-analysis/) - The medical readiness of military or civilian medical personnel saves lives, making realistic education and training an imperative. However, to perform the correct intervention at the correct time in the continuum of care is critical to maximum effectiveness. It is imperative that training technology is capable of emulating real-life situations. This effort produced reviewable system - [Joint Evacuation and Training System of System with the focus on Patient Handoffs and Transfers](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/joint-evacuation-and-training-system-of-systems-with-focus-on-patient-handoffs-and-transfers/) - Research Information Visualization and Innovative Research, Inc. (IVIR Inc.) was funded through the U.S. Army Medical Research Materiel Command (USAMRMC) Cooperative Agreement, to conduct a 1-year research study and design effort to develop an architectural design for a system of systems for joint en route care training specific to patient handoffs and transfers. The specific - [Emotional Response Research](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/emotional-response-research/) - Wearable Sensing Technology During the conduct of this research, several observations/findings were noted regarding the state of ER technologies and their uses: The use of wearable sensing technology to measure physiological and emotional responses to external stimuli is a relatively new method of conducting research. Early developers and manufacturers, in some cases, were not able - [Prototype of Joint Evacuation and Transport Simulation (JETS) System](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/prototype-of-joint-evacuation-and-transport-simuation-jets-system/) - JETS Continued Transitions in care, or handoffs, have long been considered danger points in the patient care process, contributing to medical errors and adverse events. Communication breakdowns, decreased situational awareness, absent or non-effective training, and lack of resources are common threats to patient safety. Training the process for patient handoffs is often not conducted, or - [Combat Casualty Training Consortium (CCTC)](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/cctc/) - As a team member of the MU CCTC, Information Visualization and Innovative Research Inc. (IVIR Inc.), was responsible for the overall program management function for the MU CCTC. IVIR Inc. will lead the research study design and data analysis efforts culminating in the development of a training gap analysis, curriculum recommendations, and technology roadmap. In - [Canine Medical Care Research](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/canine-medical-care-research/) - The conduct of this research effort resulted in the following: Generation of C-TCCC educational and skills requirements traceability matrix Gap Analysis of current canine simulation technologies ability to meet the educational objectives and skills requirements for canine medical care Annotated bibliography of all topical research Overview of the structure of canine medical care (military and - [Mobile Medical Lane Training (MMLT) After Action Review System (AAR)](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/mobile-medical-lane-training-mmlt-after-action-review-system-aar/) - Initial Research Using LiDAR In Medical Lane Exercise Expanded Research For Objective AAR Capability A research and development program investigated the current position tracking and digital image capturing technologies, their potential uses, and their integration with a LiDAR AAR system. The research was conducted on these technologies for fusion within an AAR system, to provide - [Objective Requirements to Reduce or Eliminate the use of Live Tissue and Cadavers in Military Medical Training](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/live-tissue-replacement/) - Live Tissue Cadavers The minimization or elimination of live tissue training will depend on the investment in the advancement of medical simulation technology. It also will require a reconsideration of trauma teaching curriculum, algorithms, and instructional modality integration. It will most likely be evolutionary rather than revolutionary, and it will be driven by an overriding - [Tracer](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/tracer-2/) - Product Features Optimized Training Facilitates standardized curriculum Allows tailored training for learning deficiencies Creates consistency of instruction Provides performance-based outcomes Ensures training accountability Measures performance in cognitive, clinical and decision-making skills proficiency Powerful Design Features Customized test instruments based on learner category Randomized electronic pre/post tests Scenario-based psychomotor skills checklists Automatic, real-time, weighted and percentile - [Prolonged Field Care (PFCT)](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/prolonged-field-care-pfct/) - [Forward Field Medical Care (F2MC) Trainer](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs/forward-field-medical-care-f2mc-trainer/) ## Categories - [News 2022](https://www.ivirinc.com/category/news-2022/) - [News 2023](https://www.ivirinc.com/category/news-2023/) - [News 2024](https://www.ivirinc.com/category/news-2024/) - [News 2026](https://www.ivirinc.com/category/news-2026/) ## Team Categories - [corporate](https://www.ivirinc.com/team-category/corporate/) - [Team](https://www.ivirinc.com/team-category/team/) ## Portfolio Categories - [Current Programs](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs-category/current-programs/) - [Past Programs](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs-category/past-programs/) ## Tags - [marketing](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs-tag/marketing/) - [strategy](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs-tag/strategy/) - [trade](https://www.ivirinc.com/programs-tag/trade/)