Healthcare Simulation Dictionary

The Healthcare Simulation Dictionary 3.0 features a collection of definitions showing how various terms - and their meanings - are being used in the profession today.

This version included workgroups led by associate editors reviewing the current terms and definitions, adding primary citations where possible, incorporating new or revised definitions as reflected in the literature, seeking feedback from simulationists, and adding new terms in collaboration with AHRQ. This review resulted in 41 new terms, additional abbreviations and over 125 new and revised definitions. Further, it reflects the increasing appreciation of simulation’s beneficial applications in patient safety and healthcare delivery. To support this progress, patient safety terminology from AHRQ has been added.

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Healthcare Simulation Dictionary, 3rd Edition

Translated Editions

Earlier versions of the Dictionary have been translated into other languages.  The translated versions are provided here as submitted by those who have completed the translations.

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The Healthcare Simulation Dictionary is designed to enhance communication and clarity for healthcare simulationists in teaching, education, assessment, research, and systems integration activities.

Thank you to the contributors and healthcare simulation societies who over the years dedicated time and expertise to developing and producing the dictionary. If you are interested in translating the current version of the Dictionary, please contact:

Simulation at a Distance

We have all moved to different ways to do simulation at a distance. Here is the terminology that is in the literature to help support the correct choice of language when you are doing your distance, remote, and telesimulations. 

These terms will be added to the Dictionary in future versions. 

• Distance Simulation
• Mental Simulation (definition added)
• Online Simulation
• Remote Simulation
• Remote-controlled Simulation
• Take-home simulators
• Take-home simulation
• Telepresence
• Telesimulation
• Virtual Presence

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Disclaimers

The content included in the Dictionary may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. SSH makes no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content of the Dictionary, and disclaims all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law. In no event shall SSH, any organization who provided input to the Dictionary, or individual in the working group be liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Dictionary.

Translations of the Dictionary are prepared by volunteer translators. While any reasonable efforts are made to provide accurate translations, portions may be incorrect. No liability is assumed by SSH for any errors, omissions, or ambiguities in the translations provided. Any person or entity that relies on translated content does so at their own risk. SSH shall not be liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of translated information.