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This criterion involves:
Being adequately prepared for simulations.
Fostering a safe, positive, and respectful learning environment
Maintaining cultural competence.
Here are some things to consider when preparing for a simulated learning experience:
Simulation is a vulnerable environment for students. The educator should always approach students with a caring and respectful attitude.
A good place to start is with The Basic Assumption.
The Basic Assumption was developed at the Harvard Center for Medical Simulation and provides a foundational philosophy of believing students want to learn and are committed to doing their best.
View the video clip. Did the facilitator uphold the Basic Assumption?
The simulation educator can demonstrate cultural competence by:
Advocating for the inclusion of cultural diverse clients in simulations or incorporating health issues of underserved individuals.
The educator can also demonstrate cultural competence by respecting cultural differences among learners.
The simulation educator is honest, mindful, and sensitive to cultural differences and ethical issues related to the simulation-based experience
For a detailed discussion of ethical issues in healthcare simulation education see the linked article
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) recently produced a Code of Ethics for Simulationist. It is available at thefollowing link
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