Practical Suggestions to Align with Standards: Findings from Endorsement Reviewers

Abstract

The purpose of endorsement through International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning is to demonstrate application of the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice^TM. Endorsement of simulation centers/programs began in 2022 through the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. Since inception, the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement program has endorsed 32 educational simulation programs and 2 hospital-based simulation programs. All applications are reviewed by a team of simulationists who have gone through the reviewer training. While completing these reviews, the authors identified common areas in which applicants did not meet or only partially met Healthcare Simulation Standards criteria. This paper provides some practical suggestions for meeting specific criteria. We anticipate that the insights shared in this paper could be used by simulation center staff to improve their adherence to and application of the standards.