USU Policies and Procedures Manual
Table of Contents
01 Simulation Center General Learner Guidelines
02 Equipment Loan Guidelines
03 Use, Scheduling Priority, and Cancellation
04 Validation of Scenario Guidelines
05 Observers
06 Resolution Pathway
07 Ground Rules
08 Scenario and Template Usage Guidelines
09 Facilitator/Debriefer Guidelines
10 Simulation Center QI
11 Simulation Faculty Qualifications
12 Standardized Patient
13 Stress Response
14 Confidentiality, Photo/Digital Video/Audio, Observer Consent
Simulation Center General Learner Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
The faculty and administration in the Utah State University Clinical Simulation
Lab have developed an optimal environment for learning. The main goal of the Center is to provide a safe learning and effective experience for all learners, staff, and faculty. Learners are expected to be active participants in the clinical skills and simulation activities. All are required to adhere to these guidelines as they are designed to help maintain a safe environment in the USU Clinical Simulation Lab.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
A. All learners must know and practice within the safety guidelines at all times while using the lab. This lab manual is available in the labs and learners can access a digital copy at any time. All learners must read and agree to the terms of this policy and procedure guide, and view the Orientation Video before entering the simulation lab.
B. All labs are locked unless occupied by faculty, staff and/or learners. Any breech of security must be reported immediately to the simulation staff or Campus Police if need be. No unsupervised learners are allowed in any of the labs unless prior approval is given by simulation staff and faculty. Unsafe behavior will not be tolerated and should be reported immediately to faculty or simulation staff.
C. Learners will come to lab prepared by having read any scheduled lab outcomes and assignments prior to the start of the lab. Learners will use their assigned equipment and supplies necessary to be successful in the lab.
D. Learners will adhere to the following dress code policies as included in the student handbook:
1. Learners will dress in their clean, neat school uniforms unless directed to wear other clothes by the clinical instructor or Operations Specialist.
2. Learners will be knowledgeable in the care, handling and proper use of equipment prior to using it in the laboratory. Equipment and supplies will be used safely and for their designed purpose. Please report any malfunctioning or broken items to the Operations Specialist.
FOOD & DRINK POLICY:
A. No food or drink are allowed in the simulation lab.
Adapted from: http://www.unr.edu/Documents/dhs/simlab/P_P_Manual_Revision_09_12%280%29.pdf