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SSH STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

 

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is a global community united by a shared purpose: to enhance the quality of healthcare through simulation. 

We believe simulation is a powerful tool that can transform how healthcare professionals learn, innovate, and ultimately deliver better patient care. Our strategic plan outlines a bold vision for the future, focusing on five key pillars that will accelerate the advancement of healthcare simulation worldwide.

Through our strategic plan, we'll champion simulation's role in healthcare by advocating for policy changes and collaborate globally, create a prioritized research agenda for the next five years, deliver cutting-edge education, uphold rigorous credentialing standards, and foster a thriving, inclusive, global community. 

We'll work to ensure simulation is recognized as a vital tool for improving patient care and safety. Join us as we lead the way in transforming healthcare through simulation.

 

Strategic Plan

 

SSH Strategic Plan Priorities Pillars
and Actionable Items

 

Advocacy

GOAL: Develop and Implement an Advocacy Agenda to Promote the Field of Global Healthcare Simulation

  • Develop standardized advocacy program and messaging for the Society.
  • Create targeted outreach to governmental organizations, congressional representatives, accreditation organizations, and regulatory agencies, which influence and develop policies, funding, and guidelines impacting the role of simulation in healthcare education, research, innovation, and clinical practice.
  • Collaborate globally with simulation‐based and professional specialty societies to raise awareness of the benefits of healthcare simulation in education, training, and clinical outcomes.

Research & Innovation

GOAL: Create a comprehensive, prioritized research agenda for the next five (5) years

  • Develop a Strategic Plan for Providing Recurring Funding to Advance the Science of Healthcare Simulation through research and innovation.
  • Increase global awareness of healthcare simulation's capacity to serve as a multimodal research methodology.
  • Broaden the reach and impact of SiH to the global healthcare community as the premiere healthcare simulation education discipline journal.

Education & Learning

GOAL: Develop diverse and inclusive curricula and content as well as enhanced curation and innovative delivery methods to meet the changing needs of our members and advancement of technology

  • Foster the continuous evolution of educational content, delivery methods, and engagement activities to position SSH as the market leader while meeting the needs of key stakeholders.
  • Grow healthcare simulation industry partnerships related to the development and application of emerging technologies.
  • Analyze healthcare simulation workforce roles to assist stakeholders with determining appropriate educational pathways.

Credentialing

GOAL: Continue to evolve SSH’s credentialing products to meet the needs of the healthcare simulation community.

  • Demonstrate relevance of SSH credentialing programs to regulatory and accrediting bodies focused on the delivery of healthcare and health professions education.
  • Identify, enhance, and promote the value and impact of SSH credentialing programs.
  • Expand the accessibility and application of SSH credentialing programs globally.

Organizational Sustainability & Growth

GOAL: Strengthen the organizational infrastructure to achieve SSH strategic priorities and grow the SSH brand.

  • Develop a Strategic Business Plan in support of the advancement and sustainability of SSH initiatives, platforms, and strategic priorities.
  • Increase SSH brand recognition.
  • Develop pathways for future leaders representing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive society.

 

Questions? Email communications@ssih.org.