Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM Prebriefing: Preparation and Briefing

Prebriefing is a process which involves preparation and briefing. Prebriefing ensures that simulation learners are prepared for the educational content and are aware of the ground rules for the simulation-based experience. Prior to the development of this standard, the preparation phase of prebriefing was part of the INACSL Standards of Best Practice SM : Simulation Design and remains a crucial component of simulation design. According to the most current literature review, prebriefing is referred to as both preparation activities and briefing activities. 3–5 , 6 , 12 , 19 , 29 , 31 , 32 For the purposes of this prebriefing standard, prebriefing will refer to the activities PRIOR to the start of the simulation including the preparation and briefing aspects of the simulation-based experience. Guidelines for this standard will be provided that apply to both preparation