CHSE Simulation Leadership and Management 2

Question 1

Which accreditation body provides program-level accreditation specifically for healthcare simulation centers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)

Answer

The Joint Commission

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American Nurses Credentialing Center

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National League for Nursing

Question 2

When building a simulation program budget, which cost category is most often underestimated by new simulation directors?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing maintenance and consumable replacement

Answer

Initial equipment purchase

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Facility construction

Answer

Faculty salaries

Question 3

A simulation center director wants to demonstrate program value to hospital administration. Which metric best demonstrates return on investment?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in clinical adverse events linked to trained competencies

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Number of simulation sessions held per month

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Square footage of the simulation center

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Number of manikins owned

Question 4

According to SSH best practice guidelines, who should be involved in the development of a simulation program's strategic plan?

Accepted Answer

A broad group of stakeholders including faculty, administration, and learners

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Only the simulation program director

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Simulation staff only

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Department chairs exclusively

Question 5

A CHSE is asked to justify purchasing a new high-fidelity manikin. Which document type is most appropriate to prepare?

Accepted Answer

Business case with cost-benefit analysis

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Clinical policy

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IRB protocol

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Staff competency checklist

Question 6

Which leadership style is most effective when guiding a simulation team through rapid organizational change?

Accepted Answer

Transformational

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Laissez-faire

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Autocratic

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Bureaucratic

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a simulation program needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify gaps between current and desired educational outcomes

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To evaluate individual learner performance

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To determine manikin purchase priorities

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To schedule faculty workload