Glenfield Hospital have produced a simulation based on the above joint guidance which may be helpful for teaching and familiarisation. Small modifications have been made based on local resources and feedback. Thanks to the contributors: Dr Sameer Hanna-Jumma, Dr Susan Dashey, Dr Justin Williams, Ms Hannah Conway (ACCP), Dr Rachel Wong and Ms Emma Tolley (ACCP).

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a widespread response across the NHS in terms of how staff and the departments and organisations in which they work can help to manage the challenges being faced now and in the coming weeks and months.

This includes the need to learn new skills and procedures at short notice, to rehearse the management of complex and potentially hazardous clinical cases in unfamiliar environments, and to be assured that any systems, policies and protocols that are put into action are designed to promote safe, effective care and support staff well-being.

This guidance document seeks to provide a framework to help your local simulation-based endeavours achieve the most benefit for the needs in your organisation and department.

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