Abstract:

The implementation of an evidence-based clinical simulation requires a trained person to run the manikin and an educator to observe and prepare a planned debriefing experience. In many organizations, both tasks are completed by a single person who is also responsible for set-up and reset of the simulation. This type of program is not sustainable and does not follow the INACSL standards. Demonstration of the design of a Simulated Participant (SP) Program at a large, accredited simulation center that encompasses trained SP’s to set-up, run the manikin, and reset each simulation for over 600 undergraduate and graduate students each semester. Information will be shared about the implementation of ASPE standards, quantitative, and qualitative data from students (SET-M), SP’s, and faculty. This program holds training sessions each semester, has dedicated policies and procedures for SP’s, and has a peer feedback model for the evaluation of performance. The budget information will demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of the use of SP’s and how to get buy-in for the creation of a program from key stakeholders. All simulation programs, whether using SP’s as patients or manikins, should implement an SP program to ensure they are meeting the standards and provide the highest quality simulation for the students based on current research.

This CE presentation will empower simulationists to advocate for the needs of their simulation program through presentation of research data, theory, and budget to demonstrate their ability to lead a successful and sustainable medical simulation program.

References

• Bozkurt, S.A., Samia, R. & Gazarian, P.K. (2023, Month). Using Standardized Patient Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Scoping Review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing , 74, 3-18. https: //doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.10.003
• Cowperthwait, A. (2020, May). NLN/jeffries simulation framework for simulated participant methodology. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 42(C), 12-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.12.009
• INACSL Standards Committee, Charnetski, M., & Jarvill, M. (2021). Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice® Operations. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.08.012
• Jeffries, P. R. (Ed.). (2016). The NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
• Lewis, K.L., Bohnert, C.A., Gammon, W.L. et al. The Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Standards of Best Practice (SOBP). Adv Simul 2, 10 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41077-017-0043-4

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify theory and research regarding the use of Simulated Participants (Standardized Patients) in healthcare simulation.
2. State the components of an accredited medical simulation program’s Simulated Educator Program design, implementation, and evaluation process.
3. Demonstrate empowerment to advocate for healthcare simulation best practices.