Clinical resources
When deciding on the use of clinical resources in a simulation event, consider the type of simulation venue, the level of required fidelity, health and safety requirements and financial implications.
The resources used in the delivery of a simulation event may be a real clinical resource, a training prop or a mixture of both.
Where the resources are actively used in a clinical environment, such as a defibrillator, the machine should be maintained and serviced according to the manufacturer’s specifications and local and national standards. Where simulations are run in clinical environments, it is vital there is a clear distinction between functioning equipment and props.
Training resources should be clearly labelled as not for clinical use, and stored separately in a lockable cupboard or room when not in use. This is to ensure clinicians do not use the training resources during a real emergency, causing possible harm or fatality.
When deciding on the use of clinical resources in a simulation event, consider the type of simulation venue, the level of required fidelity, health and safety requirements and financial implications.
The resources used in the delivery of a simulation event may be a real clinical resource, a training prop or a mixture of both.
Where the resources are actively used in a clinical environment, such as a defibrillator, the machine should be maintained and serviced according to the manufacturer’s specifications and local and national standards. Where simulations are run in clinical environments, it is vital there is a clear distinction between functioning equipment and props.
Training resources should be clearly labelled as not for clinical use, and stored separately in a lockable cupboard or room when not in use. This is to ensure clinicians do not use the training resources during a real emergency, causing possible harm or fatality.
