GlossaryGuide

Etym. operation (n.) late 14c., “action, performance, work,” also “the performance of some science or art,” from Old French operacion “operation, working, proceedings,” from Latin operationem (nominative operatio) “a working, operation,” from past participle stem of operari “to work, labor.” Military sense of “series of movements and acts” is from 1749.

Etym. specialty (n.) From early 15c. as unusual, or extraordinary thing; specialized branch of learning; peculiar quality, distinctive characteristic.

Definition

• An individual whose primary role is the implementation and delivery of a simulation activity through the application of simulation technologies such as, computers, audio-visual (AV), or networking technologies.

• An inclusive “umbrella” term that embodies many different roles within health care simulation operations, including simulation technician, simulation technology specialist, simulation specialist, simulation coordinator, and simulation AV specialist. While many of these individuals also design simulation activities, this term refers to the functional role related to the implementation of the simulation activities (Society for Simulation in Healthcare).