id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-319232-qowtuhh6 Brazil, Victoria Translational simulation for rapid transformation of health services, using the example of the COVID-19 pandemic preparation 2020-06-03 .txt text/plain 3382 166 37 We describe our strategy development and context, simulation delivery activities and outcomes and offer principles and practical suggestions for how simulation can directly and rapidly respond to urgent need for health service transformation. Turning the promise of simulation into reality for COVID-19 preparation requires a translational approacha simulation program that is attuned to emerging priorities, has strong relationships with clinicians and service leadership and with the skills and capacity to apply (or develop) simulation strategies to address those issues. The program includes educationally focused simulation but extends to 'in situ' simulation in clinical areas designed for translational impact-diagnosing and addressing important process and teamwork issues in patient care. Our experience with using simulation for COVID-19 pandemic preparation has sharped reflection on the role of simulation in health service performance and change management, albeit in a unique and urgent context. ./cache/cord-319232-qowtuhh6.txt ./txt/cord-319232-qowtuhh6.txt