What is MACSIM?

MACSIM is a simulation system for

 

• Scientific development and evaluation of methodology used in the medical response to major incidents and disasters

 

• Education and training for this response from basic to advanced level and for staff of all categories

 

• Testing an existing organization with regard to planning and preparedness for, and performance in, major incidents or disasters

 

MACSIM is primarily developed for scientific evaluation of methodology, which means that it has to provide complete and accurate information as a base for the process under evaluation. This makes it also very suitable as an instrument for realistic education and training, for validation of educational methods and for testing of an organization.

 

Since MACSIM is developed for scientific and not for commercial purpose, it is also available for those with limited budget (who often are those who have the biggest need for a system of this kind for education and training).