Simulation's Use Across the Clinical Landscape.

Across the healthcare continuum simulation is routinely integrated into the curriculum for nurses and other professionals. The amount of simulation experienced at different points in the clinical setting highly depends on the specialty and organizational investment. The use of simulation in nursing can be divided into five specific use cases. Required and specialty certification courses include the following: Nurse Onboarding, Nurse Continuing Education, Regulatory & Joint Commission, and Interprofessional Education. Although common elements exist for each of the abovementioned use cases, there are distinct advantages, disadvantages, and implementation challenges with each that need to be considered.

Use of Simulation for Improving Quality and Patient Safety.

Healthcare systems have been challenged to reduce errors, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the quality of care provided. Simulation can support patient safety and risk management by improving medical and nursing education, knowledge, skills, and behavior. This engaging experiential teaching method helps healthcare professionals identify and correct potential sources of error in their practice and has also improved safety and clinical outcomes.