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Etym. in situ 1740, Latin, literally “in its (original) place or position,” from ablative of situs “site.”

Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from past participle stem of simulare “imitate,” from stem of similis “like.” Meaning “a model or mock-up for purposes of experiment or training” is from 1954.

Definition

• Taking place in the actual patient care setting/environment in an effort to achieve a high level of fidelity and realism; this training is particularly suitable for difficult work environments, due to space constraints or noise. For example, an ambulance, a small aircraft, a dentist’s chair, a catheterization lab (Kyle & Murray, 2010). This training is valuable to assess, troubleshoot, or develop new system processes.

Compare: IN SILICO