Needs Assessment
Needs assessment best practices for medical simulation, nursing simulation, surgical simulation and other clinical disciplines.
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OperationsFebruary 17, 2026The Healthcare Simulation Operations Problem-Solving Tool: Anticipate, Act, Amend
Abstract: Problem-solving is essential for success as a healthcare simulation operations and technology professional; gaining this skill comes with experience…
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UbiSimJanuary 29, 2026Building Bridges to Clinical Practice: Innovative Nursing Simulation Education Models for Workforce Stability
Abstract: The nursing workforce continues to face interconnected challenges, including limited clinical placements, preceptor shortages, and high first-year turnover, that…
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ModalityFebruary 12, 2026Beyond the Trophy: How Healthcare Simulation Competitions Drive Clinical Improvement
Abstract: Simulation competitions, commonly referred to as SIM Wars, are frequently perceived as high-energy events that reward rapid decision-making under…
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ModalityJanuary 23, 2026High Fidelity Simulation
High-Fidelity Simulation is a healthcare education methodology that uses sophisticated, life-like manikins (sometimes called mannequins), virtual-reality patients, or simulated patient…
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Needs AssessmentJanuary 29, 2026Assess, Align, Advance with SONAT: New Healthcare Simulation Operations Needs Assessment Tool
Abstract: Simulation Operations Specialists (SOSs) are vital to the success of healthcare simulation programs, yet their roles are highly variable…
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ResearchDecember 23, 2025Clinical Learning Environment Comparison Survey CLECS 3.0 Launched
The preparation of future healthcare providers requires robust, reliable methods to evaluate the efficacy of various clinical education modalities. Since…
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Sim Center DesignDecember 24, 2025
Simulation Centers | About & Resources
A Simulation Center is a dedicated area within a healthcare education building, medical center, hospital or training facility which is…
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Virtual Imaging: MRI, CT, X-Ray, VascularDecember 1, 2025Virtual Anatomy
Virtual Anatomy is a technology tool that enables interactive anatomy visualization and learning. By using this digital anatomy, learners, educators…
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Professional DevelopmentDecember 12, 2025Healthcare Simulation Professional Development: Writing an Effective Abstract
Abstract: The fourth installment of the Professional Development Presentation Series for Clinical Simulationists, applies the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best…
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Sim Center DesignDecember 24, 2025
Sim Lab
A Sim Lab is a healthcare simulation space designed to provide immersive learning experiences for learners and industry professionals. To…
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Sim Center DesignDecember 24, 2025
Simulation Centre
A Simulation Centre is any location where healthcare education involving experiential learning, aka healthcare simulation, is conducted. Typically, larger facilities…
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Scenario DesignDecember 5, 2025
Innovative Sim Wars: Enhancing Patient Safety Culture Through Edutainment
Abstract: Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Sim Wars is an innovative healthcare simulation competition designed to close critical gaps in healthcare education…
