Ethical Simulation

We have adopted the values of Society for Simulation in Healthcare’s Code of Ethics which are Integrity, Transparency, Mutual Respect, Professionalism, Accountability, and Results Orientation. 

The Six Aspirational Values in More Detail:

1. Integrity

Healthcare Simulationists shall maintain the highest standards of integrity including honesty, truthfulness, fairness, and judgment in all matters affecting their duties.

2. Transparency

Healthcare Simulationists shall perform all healthcare simulation activities in a manner that promotes transparency and clarity in the design, communication, and decision-making processes.

3. Mutual Respect

Healthcare Simulationists shall respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all. They shall practice empathy and compassion to support beneficence and non-maleficence towards all involved in simulation activities.

4. Professionalism

Healthcare Simulationists shall conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the professional standards inherent in healthcare simulation.

5. Accountability

Healthcare Simulationists shall be accountable for their decisions and actions in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.

6. Results Orientation

Healthcare Simulationists shall serve to support activities that enhance the quality of the profession and healthcare systems. Outcomes are inclusive of all parts of the process of healthcare simulation and are not exclusive to a final product.

You can find the Irish translation of the Code of Ethics here.