Upstate Medical University Simulation Center Participant Confidentiality Agreement |
Involvement in healthcare education and/or training at the Upstate Medical University Simulation Center may require participation in simulation scenarios, standardized patient scenarios, task training sessions, debriefings, discussions and other activities. Sessions and activities are carefully planned out and structured in order to promote a safe learning environment for all participants. As a participant in the Center I understand that I will be both an active participant in realistic scenarios as well as an observer of others immersed in simulation activities.
All activities and sessions held in the Center are considered confidential, whether electronic, written, verbal, observed or overheard, and may not be disclosed or discussed outside of the simulation environment. Participants are expected to uphold all requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and any other federal or state laws requiring confidentiality.
I understand and will observe strict simulated patient and peer confidentiality about the details of the scenario, team member actions, and the debriefing discussions, at all times to which I am both directly and indirectly exposed. I understand that while participating in simulation‐based training, the scenario and debriefing will be recorded to help with debriefing discussion and feedback. Recordings of the scenario will be erased after the debriefing, unless, as per policy it will be used for a specific educational training or research program. Participant individual performance in the simulation center will be held confidential from other learners, faculty, and staff members outside the simulation learning experience in accordance with the Upstate Code of Conduct UW C-02 and FERPA regulations.
Sharing scenario experiences with fellow learners outside of the Center will be considered misconduct and may be subject to disciplinary action. Participants are obligated to report any violations to the Center Leadership Team for review.