Table 1 Various types of physical simulation settings
Type of physical simulation settings | Description |
|---|---|
Off-site simulation in simulation centre | Conducted and placed away from the actual patient care unit; simulation-centres range from publically financed centres at hospitals and universities to simulation centres that are detached facilities funded by sponsors and user payment |
Off-site simulation in-house in department | Conducted in training room(s) specifically set up for simulation training away from the clinical setting, but within the hospital in-house training facilities can be part of hospital departments and resemble to some extent simulation centres however often have fewer technical devices, e.g. permanent audio-visual recording equipment |
In situ simulation | A blend of simulation and real working environments designed to provide training where people actually work, but ISS can also focus more on individual skills |
 In situ simulation announced |  The staff is informed about the simulation event |
 In situ simulation unannounced |  The involved staff do not have prior knowledge of the event; Can also be termed as a drill |