From Prebrief to Debrief: Building Conversation Competence in Simulation
Effective simulation facilitation requires a growth mindset—the understanding that all educators, regardless of experience level, are continually learning and developing new skills. These three sets of paired simulation videos are intended to spark meaningful dialogue about best practices in simulation-based education. They are not a complete training solution, but rather a supplement to ongoing faculty development. All simulation education should be grounded in the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice, which offer evidence-based guidelines for designing, pre-briefing, facilitating, debriefing plus more in simulation experiences.
Use these videos and discussion points to cultivate a reflective, inclusive faculty development experience. All educators—novice or experienced—benefit from ongoing feedback and support as they refine their simulation facilitation skills. Our goal is to foster curiosity, humility, and excellence in simulation-based education. Each video set includes a script and teaching points document. Use these as foundational tools, but feel free to adapt the dialogue suggestions to fit your own facilitation style and to highlight key concepts in your own voice. The Teaching Points PDFs will outline specific discussion points both for the “Successful” and “Opportunity” videos.