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Table 2 Domain 2—Human resources

From: Recommendations for embedding simulation in health services

Domain

Sub-domain

Recommendations

Human resources

Leadership team for Simulation Consultancy Service

Appoint a leadership team for the Simulation Consultancy Service

Task the leadership team with establishing the unit to align with the developed mission, vision, and values statements and best-practice evidence available from academic literature

Faculty development

Up-skill faculty who already coordinate simulation activities, and those with clinical education portfolios

Build a shared mental model and understanding of simulation modalities across the organisation

Establish Simulation Technician role

Employ at least one simulation technician at each major site to manage and maintain the organisation’s portfolio of simulation equipment

Task the simulation technician with advising on current and future simulation facility and equipment procurement, maintenance and replacement

Simulation Fellow program

Establish a Simulation Fellow Program to train clinical staff, in a placement model, to lead simulation activities and work with the various teams in the organisation