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SSH Accreditation and Certification
Juli Maxworthy
SSH Accreditation Committee Chair
Incoming Secretary, SSH Board of Directors
Objectives
 Define certification and accreditation.
 Identify common sources of certification and
accreditation in healthcare simulation.
 Consider the pros and cons of healthcare simulation
accreditation and certification.
Definitions
 Accreditation
 to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard
 a process of validation that an institution is compliant with
standards
 Certification
 official approval to do something professionally or legally
 confirmation of certain characteristics of an object, person, or
organization
Accreditation
SSH Accreditation
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
recognizes organizations or groups with dedicated
resources (personnel and equipment) whose mission is
specifically targeted toward improving patient safety
and outcomes through assessment, research, advocacy
and education using simulation technologies and
methodologies.
SSH Accreditation Standards
CORE
Assessment
Research
Teaching
Systems
Integration
SSH Accreditation Standards
CORE
Assessment
Research
Teaching
Systems
Integration
SSH Core Standards
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Mission and Governance
Program Management
Resource Management
Human Resources
Program Improvement
Integrity
Expanding the Field
SSH Accreditation Standards
CORE
Assessment
Research
Teaching
Systems
Integration
SSH Assessment Standards
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Resources and Technology
Assessors and Staff
Assessment Tools
Assessment Support
SSH Accreditation Standards
CORE
Assessment
Research
Teaching
Systems
Integration
SSH Research Standards
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Mission
Research Oversight
Researchers
Research Collaboration
Compliance
SSH Accreditation Standards
CORE
Assessment
Research
Teaching
Systems
Integration
SSH Teaching Standards
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Educational Design
Qualified Educators
Educational Activities
Evaluation and Improvement
SSH Accreditation Standards
CORE
Assessment
Research
Teaching
Systems
Integration
SSH Systems Integration Standards
1. Mission and Scope
2. Integration Activities
Standards of Accreditation
vs
Standards of Best Practice
INACSL Standards of Best Practice
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Standard I – Terminology
Standard II – Professional Integrity of Participant(s)
Standard III – Participant Objectives
Standard IV – Facilitation
Standard V - Facilitator
Standard VI – Debriefing Process
Standard VII - Participant Assessment and Evaluation
Standard VIII - Simulation Enhanced Interprofessional
Education (Sim-IPE)
 Standard IX - Simulation Design
INACSL Criteria for Debriefing
1. Facilitated by a person(s) competent in the process of debriefing.
2. Conducted in an environment that is conducive to learning and
supports confidentiality, trust, open communication, self-analysis,
and reflection.
3. Facilitated by a person(s) who observes the simulated
experience.
4. Based on a structured framework for debriefing.
5. Congruent with the participants’ objectives and outcomes of the
simulation-based learning experience.
Clin Sim Nursing (2013) 9: e26-29
Certification
Certification
893
from 24 countries
24
from 4 countries
108
from 7 countries
CHSE Eligibility
 Participate in healthcare simulation in an educational
role.
 Focused simulation expertise on learners in
undergraduate, graduate, allied health or healthcare
practitioners.
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.**
 Two-year continued use of simulation in healthcare
education, research, or administration
**Any candidate who does not have a Bachelor's degree may petition the Committee for consideration of
equivalency based on experience.
CHSE Evaluation
Knowledge Domains
1. Professional Values & Capabilities
2. Knowledge of Educational Principles, Practice, and
Methodology in Simulation
3. Implementing, Assessing, and Managing Simulationbased Educational Activities
4. Scholarship—Spirit of Inquiry and Teaching
CHSE
Confidential Structured Report of Performance
CHSE
Confidential Structured Report of Performance
CHSE-A
 A portfolio-based certification for leaders in healthcare
simulation.
 Distinguishes those who have proven themselves to
be advanced in their practice in healthcare simulation,
and serve as mentors and examples to others in the
field.
CHSOS Eligibility
 Participation in healthcare simulation in an operation role
 Focused simulation expertise on learners in undergraduate,
graduate, allied health or healthcare practitioners
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience **
 Two-years of experience in a healthcare simulation
operations role
**Any candidate who does not have a Bachelor's degree may petition the Committee for
consideration of equivalency based on experience.
CHSOS Evaluation
Knowledge Domains
1. Concepts In Healthcare and Simulation
2. Simulation Modalities and Technologies
3. Healthcare Simulation Program
Practices/Processes/Procedures
4. Professional Role Development
5. Instructional Design and Theory
Questions?
Asia Pacific Meeting
for Simulation in Healthcare
Nov 15-20, 2016
Singapore