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Background In the UK, simulation-based education (SBE) is a typical component of undergraduate and postgraduate health and social care and medical education programmes. SBE is also embedded in clinical, medical and inter-professional training delivered in hospital education centres and is routinely conducted in-situ in the actual patient care setting (Lopreiato et al, 2016). The spectrum of SBE ranges from role play and procedural simulation to fully immersive interactive simulation (Lopreiato et al, 2016). Regardless of the simulation learning environment (SLE), traditionally SBE has been an evolutionary, reactive process or has been delivered ad-hoc without proper preparation and planning, resulting in sub-optimal clinical skill development and performance (Al-Elq, 2010). A structured Simulation Strategy and associated Action Plan can enable the implementation of SBE in a proactive and effective manner ensuring adequate support to enable successful delivery of educational programmes. Summary of project A Simulation Strategy was developed in the Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care (HPSC) at Manchester Metropolitan University to describe our current position and vision for future SBE development in line with three core Faculty curriculum themes. The 5-step process included: Establishment of a Faculty Simulation Strategy Group Mapping exercise to identify where simulation existed in HPSC Faculty programmes Agreement on terms of reference Development of a shared Vision, Aims and Strategic Priorities (figure 1) Formulation of an operational Action Plan Summary of results The Simulation Strategy outlines strengths, expertise and areas of best practice and focuses on areas of growth, the development and exploitation of innovations and opportunities for the future. The Action Plan operationalises the Strategy, by turning the strategic priorities into actions, with associated timescales, responsibilities and identifies potential challenges. Discussion, conclusions and recommendations The development of a Simulation Strategy and Action Plan is a lengthy but essential process for any higher education institution (HEI) or hospital conducting SBE. Identifying current SBE delivery and agreeing terms of reference enables the development of a cohesive and coherent document with shared ownership across the Faculty. Furthermore, the Simulation Strategy and Action Plan supports in-depth asset inventory, future budgeting and staff development processes, enabling effective planning, which supports SBE delivery. References Al-Elq A. H. (2010). Simulation-based medical teaching and learning. Journal of Family and Community Medicine, 17(1), 35–40. doi:10.4103/1319-1683.68787 Lopreiato, J. O. (Ed.), Downing, D., Gammon, W., Lioce, L., Sittner, B., Slot, V., Spain, A. E. (Associate Eds.), and the Terminology & Concepts Working Group. (2016). Healthcare Simulation Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.ssih.org/dictionary. |
