Simulation Innovation

Abstract

Summary Statement The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2, has spread globally and requires effective preparedness within healthcare institutions. The British Columbia Simulation Network COVID-19 Simulation Guide was created to disseminate information throughout the province of British Columbia, Canada, and to allow simulation educators, from novice to expert, to participate in COVID-19 simulations. As of July 15, 2020, the guide had been downloaded 465 times from the British Columbia Simulation Network website, with downloads in 41 countries around the world. The guide has been frequently updated and revised to reflect evolving guidelines as new knowledge about COVID-19 was established.

Maintaining Clinical Training Continuity during COVID-19 Pandemic: Nursing Students’ Perceptions about Simulation-Based Learning

“…Numerous health educational colleges and programs have replaced real clinical training with SBL to sustain and support the vital role of the profession in terms of both education and practice. [ 36 , 37 ]. The use of SBL in the nursing education program is not uncommon; moreover, it has been considered as an alternative for filling the gaps in skills teaching strategy.…”