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Nursing Education Guidelines Support the Use of Simulation in Training, Encourage Professional Certification

Jmanos posted on October 27, 2015 13:09

This month, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) cited SSH's  (CHSE) as a recommended certification in their new NCSBN Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs.  

Published in the Journal of Nursing Regulation, the guidelines cite a study demonstrating that high-quality simulation experiences could be substituted for up to 50% of traditional clinical hours across the pre-licensure nursing curriculum. They also cite several additional studies supporting the use of simulation in nursing training, including one that found that simulation improved the critical thinking, performance of skills, knowledge of the subject matter, and increased clinical reasoning in certain areas.

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600 Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator Awarded

posted on August 31, 2015 11:40
August 31, 2015: The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) announces a major milestone for the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educators (CHSE) program. Since its launch in 2012, over 600 individuals from 15 countries have successfully completed the examination. Achievement of CHSE demonstrates excellence, professionalism and a commitment to improving healthcare simulation education.

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Announcement of EIC Transition

posted on July 14, 2015 09:54
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) announces that, after nearly 11 years of service as founding and current Editor in Chief of the SSH peer-reviewed indexed journal Simulation in Healthcare, Dr. David Gaba has decided to step down as EIC no later than July 1, 2016 (one year from now). Dr. Gaba will remain on the Editorial Board. An open search for the new EIC will begin within the next one to two months, with a call for nominations (self or otherwise).   An EIC Search Task Force will be created to evaluate nominees and to advise the SSH Board of Directors as to a final selection.

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The proposed 2015 Bylaws have been approved

posted on April 21, 2015 12:24
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare Board of Directors is pleased to inform the membership that as a result of your participation, the proposed 2015 Bylaws have been approved.

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2015 Bylaws

posted on March 13, 2015 13:59
Dear Members,

This message is to provide you with an update on the Bylaws review process and voting schedule. I know many of you are excited to move forward with greater clarity and I share your enthusiasm. However, I believe the review process has provided the opportunity for bettering the documentation, as well as for members to add their voices to the discussion directly. Thank you to the members who contributed to the discussion 

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The CHSOS Pilot is complete. Twenty-one CHSOS certifications awarded.

posted on February 05, 2015 12:35
February 5, 2015: The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is pleased to announce the awarding of the first twenty-one Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certifications. “The Operations Specialists are as varied and unique as the centers who employ them. Some have titles that include Simulation Technicians, Simulation Technology Specialists, and Simulation IT Specialists. Regardless of the title, the 

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Fifty-four Sim Centers have Achieved SSH Accreditation

posted on February 02, 2015 12:06

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) announces today the addition of thirteen fully accredited Sim Centers, one provisional and two mid-cycle area accreditations to the roster of accredited centers.   Since launching the accreditation program in 2010, fifty-four centers have achieved accreditation.   This rigorous process is important to the healthcare simulation profession because it fosters institutional and program improvement.


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Simulated Medications ALERT

Jmanos posted on January 29, 2015 15:04
Please read this important ALERT from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Healthcare Simulation Experts Converge On New Orleans For The 15th Annual International Meeting On Simulation In Healthcare

posted on January 28, 2015 15:49
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare hosted its 15th Annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2015) in New Orleans, Louisiana January 10-14, 2015. The theme Simulation Celebration was carried throughout the conference with New Orleans-themed events enjoyed by 2,300 attendees from fifty-six countries. SSH is the premier professional society for healthcare simulation experts; where educators, researchers, developers, and clinicians are able to collaborate and network with their peers around the world.

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SSH Welcomes New Associate Executive Director, Kevin Helm

posted on January 22, 2015 10:38
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Kevin Helm, MBA as the organization’s new Associate Executive Director. Mr. Helm is a seasoned association executive having served as the Executive Director for the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors and Senior Manager with the American Academy of Family Physicians. His experience also includes financial management, marketing, and business operations. SSH Executive Director Jennifer Manos said, “Kevin is a proven leader and we are fortunate to have him join us here. I look forward to working with him”.

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