INACSL Standards of Best Practice for Simulation: Past, Present, and Future.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Healthcare Simulation

Background:

• Initiated in 2010, the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice: Simulation were developed to guide the design, conduct, and evaluation of simulation activities.
• The goal was to advance simulation as a teaching methodology in healthcare education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To trace the historical development and evolution of the INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation.
• To document the revisions and expansions of these essential simulation guidelines.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive review of relevant literature, including journal publications and the INACSL website.
• Analysis of INACSL member surveys and reports from the INACSL Standards Committee.

Main Results:

• The initial seven INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation were published in 2011 and revised in 2013.
• Two new standards were added in 2015, reflecting the ongoing advancement of simulation science.
• The standards are dynamic and will continue to evolve with the field.

Conclusions:

• The INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation are crucial for standardizing terminology, practices, and curriculum design in simulation-based education.
• These standards provide a foundational framework as simulation-based experiences become more prevalent in nursing education.