What can GIDZ do for my organization?

Gaming in Healthcare (GIDZ, Gaming in de Zorg) is the new way of learning, and an excellent tool for optimizing the knowledge level of your co-workers. Through simulations, GIDZ provides training on topics such as dementia, dealing with aggression, and healthcare legislation. This way of learning is unique for healthcare in the Netherlands.

The advantages of GIDZ are:

• Personal
  GIDZ provides question-based learning in the employee's own pace. He or she can play GIDZ at home at any time of the day.
  
  
• Effective
  The simulation games are based on real life healthcare situations, teaching the employee what he or she needs to know for their job.
  
  
• Efficient
  Learning in GIDZ takes less time than using traditional learning methods, providing access to relevant material in seconds.
  
  
• Up-to-date
  Always the most recent courses and learning material.
  
  
• Easy
  Using GIDZ is easier and more fun than working through heaps of texts. GIDZ requires only basic knowledge on computer use.
  
  
• Theory
  An important aid in learning is the GIDZ library that can be addressed both from within the game as well as separately, containing up-to-date and easily accessible information on the topics covered by GIDZ. It is also possible to interact with people by sending your question to someone who knows more on a particular topic, by chatting with other players in the chatroom, or by leaving a message on the forum.
  
  
• Cost-efficient
  GIDZ saves on travel costs, as employees do not have to travel to undergo training. Hiring teachers or locations is not necessary anymore.
  
  
• Registration
  GIDZ uses a registration system to store information on each player. The performance of each player can be tracked through this system.
  
  
• Computer use
  Gaming stimulates the use ICT in healthcare organizations, making employees feel more comfortable using the computer.