Simulation-based learning (SBL) has become a cornerstone of professional development among healthcare workers in hospital settings. SBL can be administratively organized in various ways, which may facilitate or limit its potential. At Vestfold Hospital Trust in Norway, SBL is organized around the idea of a “short distance from practice to learning,” and the Clinical Simulation Center (CSC) was established to facilitate this practice. The center is strategically located inside the hospital within a short walking distance from hospital wards. Simulation sessions run throughout the calendar year, with the aim of strengthening the competencies of doctors and nurses. A small group of senior facilitators and a secretary are employed full time to handle tasks, such as course facilitation, course administration, facilitator training, and equipment maintenance. Additionally, a network of 118 active facilitators facilitates SBL, both on their own accord and on behalf of the CSC, through on-site and in-situ simulations. At the CSC, we constantly evaluate our practice. Our results show that to this date, out of 104 participants, 90% (94 participants) view SBL as a suitable learning method, while 7% (7 participants) view it as unsuitable. In summary, a simulation center that is an integral part of a hospital and has the overall responsibility to facilitate SBL, contributes not only to securing the professional development of nurses and doctors but also to various additional outcomes, such as cooperation across wards, exchange of knowledge, and experiences.

Authors:
Jaroslav Zlamal, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway
Haakon Hovde, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway
Kjersti Sandaker, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway
Torill Andersen, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway
Henny Mari Devold Hagen, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway

About the Presenter(s)
Mr Jaroslav Zlamal is a competency developer at Vestfold Hospital Trust. Interests: travelling, reading books, playing chess. Currently working in research that focuses on simulation based learning (SBL).

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