Our History
Cleveland Clinic has a long history of using simulation as a tool to teach healthcare professionals; however, prior to 2010, simulation was scattered throughout the institution. The absence of centralized scheduling, space, technical support, resources to develop educationally sound curricula, and use of valid and reliable assessment measures highlighted the institution's urgent need for more formal oversight.
In May of 2012, the Simulation and Advanced Skills Center officially opened its doors for use. This consolidated all simulation activities into a common center with a unified multidisciplinary organizational structure. In 2013, Nursing Education Simulation and the Center for Surgical Innovation, Technology, and Education (cSite) merged with the Simulation Center and added two additional human patient simulation labs and skills lab, a wet lab, and robotic lab to the areas governed by the Simulation and Advanced Skills Center. The unification of these departments encompasses a full realm of simulation activities and offers learners a rich educational experience.
Today, the Simulation and Advanced Skills Center (SASC) spans over 10,000 square feet throughout the Cleveland Clinic's main campus at 9500 Euclid Avenue. We offer a variety of courses that include self-guided tasked-based simulators, in-situ simulations, virtual reality and standardized patient encounters throughout our regional hospitals in Ohio. Facilitators also have the ability to create a course with the support of our highly trained staff.
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Mission & Vision
Mission
To advance the education, scholarship, and training of all caregivers and to evaluate and improve our systems of care through simulation by fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care and safety.
Vision
The Simulation and Advanced Skills Center (SASC) strives to be a global leader in delivering transformational simulation-based education, systems testing, and innovation that advances patient safety, caregiver competence, and collaborative learning across all Cleveland Clinic teams and sites.
Code of Ethics
Cleveland Clinic's Simulation and Advanced Skills Center is committed to the ethical standards outlined by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
