Member States

By joining the WSSA, states can enhance program quality, participate in leadership opportunities, and stay at the forefront of simulation technology and best practices while contributing to a unified mission and vision to advance healthcare education and patient safety. See details below and contact Alexandra Duke at (424) 422-5903 or alexandra@healthimpact.org. if you’re interested in becoming a member state.

 

 

Member State Benefits

Collaborative Engagement
  • Connect with a network of simulation educators, clinicians, and leaders across academic and clinical settings.
  • Foster interprofessional collaboration and idea exchange among healthcare disciplines.
Professional Development
  • Access faculty development opportunities including simulation facilitation, debriefing strategies, and scenario design workshops.
  • Prepare for and support certification efforts such as Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE®) and Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS®).
Shared Resources
  • Gain access to evidence-based simulation scenarios (including implicit bias), toolkits, and debriefing guides curated and peer- reviewed by regional experts.
  • Leverage best practices aligned with national standards to enhance simulation program quality.
Research and Scholarship
  • Collaborate on multi-institutional research projects to advance the science of simulation. 
  • Share data, disseminate findings, and participate in grant opportunities focused on healthcare simulation and education.
Advocacy and Representation
  • Amplify your voice in regional and state-level advocacy efforts that influence simulation policy, funding, and accreditation.
  • Contribute to the development of unified regional standards and guidelines for simulation-based education.
Fiscal Savings
  • Utilize member discounts for workshops, webinars, conferences, and certification preparation courses.
  • Preferred partner pricing and discounts.
  • Reduce costs through shared resources and collaborative training opportunities.
Program Development Support
  • Receive guidance and consultation on starting or expanding simulation programs, including curriculum integration, accreditation, and operational planning.
  • Participate in peer reviews and benchmarking to ensure continuous quality improvement and program evaluation.
Leadership Opportunities
  • Engage in leadership roles through advisory boards, committees, and working groups within the WSSA.
  • Develop skills in governance, strategic planning, and policy- making relevant to simulation education and practice.
Regional Recognition and Marketing
  • Gain visibility for your region’s simulation efforts through conferences, showcases and featured presentations.
  • Strengthen your institution’s reputation by aligning with a well-respected and prominent simulation alliance.
  • Promote services, programs, or innovations to a targeted audience through WSSA’s communication channels and events.

Member State Expectations

 

 

  • Engage in alliance events and contribute expertise to the community.
  • Maintain standards of excellence in simulation-based education and practice.
  • Support collaborative research and innovation projects/initiatives.
  • Promote the use of simulation within your institutions and local region.
  • Encourage a spirit of inquiry, culture of collaboration, ethical practices, and continuous learning.