Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # NZASH New Zealand Association for Simulation in Healthcare ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://nzash.co.nz/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [NZASH Conference 2026](https://nzash.co.nz/nzash-conference-2026/) - Beyond Barriers: Advancing Simulation in New Zealand’s Changing Healthcare Landscape Dates: 26 – 28 November Location: Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand | Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington NZASH is heading to Te Papa, Wellington, for our 2026 conference for three days of practical, high-yield simulation-based education and research designed for clinicians, educators, and anyone - [President’s Message](https://nzash.co.nz/presidents-message/) - [March 2022 – Newsletter](https://nzash.co.nz/march-2022-newsletter/) - Society for Simulation in Healthcare(SSH): The new year is well underway now, and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare has appointed individuals to its key committee positions. John Dean from the University of Otago, Christchurch Simulation Centre, has been appointed Chair of the External Relations Committee (ERC). The ERC has responsibility, on behalf of SSH, - [March 2025 – Newsletter](https://nzash.co.nz/march-2025-newsletter/) - Society for Simulation in Healthcare(SSH) The new year is well underway now, and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare has appointed individuals to its key committee positions. John Dean from the University of Otago, Christchurch Simulation Centre, has been appointed Chair of the External Relations Committee (ERC). The ERC has responsibility, on behalf of SSH, - [VBG Template](https://nzash.co.nz/vbg-template/) - Click on the link below to download an Excel-based VBG template. VBG Template - [Maia Scenario Template](https://nzash.co.nz/maia-scenario-template/) - Click on the link below to download a Word-based Maia Scenario Template. Maia Scenario Template - [Template for Trauma](https://nzash.co.nz/template-for-trauma/) - Click on the link below to download a Word Trauma template. Template for Trauma - [TAG TEAM Patient Safety Simulation](https://nzash.co.nz/tag-team-patient-safety-simulation/) - Theatrical, Applied, Guided Tactical, Emergence, Active, Meaningful TTPSS TAG TEAM Patient Safety Simulation Link Levit Jones et al 2015 MH, trauma, complex scenarios ~ 30 learners at most Badges to identify participants in specific roles Participants can TAG IN/OUT at any time, and the facilitator can also ask people to tag in/out but need to - [Template for Scenario Writing](https://nzash.co.nz/template-for-scenario-writing/) - Click on the link below to download a Word template for Scenario Writing. Template for Scenario Writing July 2019 - [NZASH Newsletter March 2022](https://nzash.co.nz/nzash-newsletter-march-2022/) - [NZASH Newsletter August 2025](https://nzash.co.nz/nzash-newsletter-august-2025/) - [The Otago Simulation Interest Group – Intro](https://nzash.co.nz/the-otago-simulation-interest-group-intro/) - The Otago Simulation Interest Group (OSIG) is a community of practice composed of a diverse group of healthcare professionals and simulation enthusiasts interested in simulation-based education as it relates to health. OSIG welcomes broad membership and includes healthcare professionals and simulation enthusiasts working in educational institutions and healthcare provider services. The Otago Simulation Committee (OSC) - [Terms Of Reference](https://nzash.co.nz/terms-of-reference2/) - [Call for Abstracts now open!](https://nzash.co.nz/nzash-conference-2022/) - NZASH Conference 2022 (Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November 2022) Venue: Te Auaha NZ Institute of Creativity, 65 Dixon Street, Wellington - [Otago & Southland](https://nzash.co.nz/otago-southland/) - [SSH Member Benefits](https://nzash.co.nz/ssh-member-benefits/) - Society for Simulation in Healthcare - SSIH - https://ssih.org/ (Membership) NZASH members can use the code '25NSASH20' to get $25 discount on SSH memberships. ## Pages - [Home](https://nzash.co.nz/) - Welcome to NZASH New Zealand Association for Simulation in Healthcare Our Mission NZASH is a forum for education and networking of professionals interested in simulation in healthcare. We represent doctors, nurses, educationalists, simulation technicians, paramedics, academics, industry groups and managers using simulation as a tool for education, training and research to enhance the safety and - [Executive List](https://nzash.co.nz/executive-list/) - Executive List The NZASH team. Brad Peckler President My name is Brad Peckler and I am the current president of NZASH and an emergency medicine consultant at Wellington Hospital. I am hoping to increase the visibility and activity of NZASH in the country and simulation community through research and collaboration. I have done some recent - [NZASH News](https://nzash.co.nz/nzash-news/) - NZASH News Latest NZASH News and Events April 2, 2026 NZASH Conference 2026 Beyond Barriers: Advancing Simulation in New Zealand’s Changing Healthcare Landscape Dates: 26 – 28 November Location: Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand... 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NZASH Contact form Name* Email* Subject* Phone Message - [Newsletters](https://nzash.co.nz/newsletters/) - Newsletters Archived and current newsletters for members and visitors Subscribe to Our Newsletter Full Name (required) Email (required) Latest NZASH Newsletter NZASH Newsletter August 2025 Past Issues Nov. 02, 2025 NZASH Newsletter March 2022 - [Edit Member Profile](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/edit-member-profile/) - [Levels](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/levels/) - [pmpro_levels] - [Orders](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/orders/) - [pmpro_invoice] - [Membership Account](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/membership-account/) - [Log In](https://nzash.co.nz/login/) - [Lost Password](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/membership-account/lostpassword/) - Lost Password - [Otago Simulation Interest Group](https://nzash.co.nz/otago-simulation-interest-group/) - Otago Simulation Interest Group The Otago Simulation Interest Group (OSIG) is a community of healthcare professionals and simulation enthusiasts Joanne Robertson-Smith OSIG Chairperson Joanne.Robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz Jo is the Simulation Educator and Cardiorespiratory Nurse Educator at Health NZ’s Dunedin Hospital. She completed her MHSc in 2019 and the topic was Sim Facilitation. Paul Winder OSC Executive Member - [NZASH Library](https://nzash.co.nz/nzash-library/) - NZASH Library The NZASH Library is a central repository of shared resources, including guidelines, templates, and useful documents to support simulation practice in healthcare. NZASH Library - [Publications](https://nzash.co.nz/publications/) - Publications Simulation-related papers published by NZASH members Publications Below is a non-exhaustive library of simulation-related papers published by NZASH members: Kristono, G., Li, H., Rogan, A., Macdonald, M., Watts, P., & Peckler, B. An inexpensive and ultrasound-compatible lumbar puncture model using SCOBY as an effective simulation tool: The DIY LP study. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 37(4), - [Terms Of Reference](https://nzash.co.nz/terms-of-reference/) - Terms Of Reference Name The name of the Incorporated Society is the: New Zealand Association for Simulation in Healthcare – Incorporated (NZASH) Aims The Association is established to carry out, within New Zealand, the following aims: To represent the views of members on clinical skills and simulation education in healthcare. To share information about research - [About NZASH](https://nzash.co.nz/about/) - About NZASH NZASH is a national organisation for healthcare simulation in New Zealand. Mission NZASH is a forum for education and networking of professionals interested in simulation in healthcare. We represent doctors, nurses, educationalists, simulation technicians, paramedics, academics, industry groups and managers using simulation as a tool for education, training and research to enhance the safety - [Simulation Centres](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-centres/) - Simulation Centres Simulation Centres in New Zealand and Australia. New Zealand Simulation Centres Advanced Clinical Skills Centre (ACSC) University of Auckland Clinical Skills Centre Auckland | Te Toka Tumai Clinical Skills Centre FMHS, University of Auckland Whenua Pupuke Waitemata Clinical Skills Centre – Waitakere Hospital, Auckland Simulation Centre for Patient Safety (SCPS) Dept. of Anaesthesiology, - [Health NZ SharePoint](https://nzash.co.nz/health-nz-sharepoint/) - Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand SharePoint The Health New Zealand SharePoint is a collaborative workspace for simulation resources and initiatives across Te Whatu Ora. Access is restricted to Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) employees with a valid login. Access the SharePoint here: - [Affiliations](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliations/) - NZASH Affiliations Affiliates, Societies & Associations NetworkZ™ is now being implemented at DHBs around New Zealand with great feedback. The implementation involves training local staff to deliver the programme and training real surgical teams in real time in their departments. The NetworkZ™ vision of ‘Better outcomes in acute care’ is achieved through an inclusive multidisciplinary - [Simulation Courses](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-courses/) - [Membership Confirmation](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/membership-account/membership-confirmation/) - [pmpro_confirmation] - [Membership Cancel](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/membership-account/membership-cancel/) - [pmpro_cancel] - [Membership Billing](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/membership-account/membership-billing/) - [pmpro_billing] - [Membership](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/) - [Membership Checkout](https://nzash.co.nz/membership/membership-account/membership-checkout/) - [pmpro_checkout] ## Affiliations - [HealthySimulation.com](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/healthysimulation-com/) - [Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/society-for-simulation-in-healthcare-ssh/) - [Australian Society for Simulation in Healthcare (ASSH)](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/australian-society-for-simulation-in-healthcare-assh/) - [SimGHOSTS](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/simghosts/) - [Moroccan Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SIMM)](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/moroccan-society-of-simulation-in-healthcare-simm/) - [World Academic Council for Emergency Medicine (WACEM)](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/world-academic-council-for-emergency-medicine-wacem/) - [NetworkZ™](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/networkz/) - [International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS)](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/international-pediatric-simulation-society-ipss/) - [Otago Simulation Interest](https://nzash.co.nz/affiliation/otago-simulation-interest/) ## OSIG Members - [Joanne Robertson-Smith](https://nzash.co.nz/osig-member/joanne-robertson-smith/) - [Alice Barach](https://nzash.co.nz/osig-member/alice-barach/) - [Jack Dummer](https://nzash.co.nz/osig-member/jack-dummer/) - [Emma Collins](https://nzash.co.nz/osig-member/emma-collins/) - [Paul Winder](https://nzash.co.nz/osig-member/paul-winder/) ## Our People - [Arthur McTavish](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/arthur-mctavish/) - [Chris White](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/chris-white/) - [Alison Cartwright](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/alison-cartwright/) - [Joanne Robertson-Smith](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/joanne-robertson-smith/) - [Tracey Bruce](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/tracey-bruce/) - [Joe MacIntyre](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/joe-macintyre/) - [Keelan Eades](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/keelan-eades/) - [Denish Kumar](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/denish-kumar/) - [Michael Sheedy](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/michael-sheedy/) - [Brad Peckler](https://nzash.co.nz/our-people/brad-peckler/) ## Regional Contacts - [Otago & Southland](https://nzash.co.nz/regional-contact/otago-southland/) - [Canterbury & West Coast](https://nzash.co.nz/regional-contact/canterbury-west-coast/) - [Wellington & Taranaki](https://nzash.co.nz/regional-contact/wellington-taranaki/) - [Auckland & Northland](https://nzash.co.nz/regional-contact/auckland-northland/) ## Simulation Courses - [Douglas Starship Simulation Faculty Development Workshop](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/douglas-starship-simulation-faculty-development-workshop/) - Brief description of course: 3-day faculty development workshop course, based on Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard University philosophy and methodology of the Advocacy Inquiry debrief methodology. Chris Roussin and Peter Weinstock’s SimZones 0-4 methodology also covered within the course with aligned debrief methodologies to each zone. This course is targeted to all healthcare staff wishing - [Debriefer Refresher Workshop](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/debriefer-refresher-workshop/) - Brief description of course: ½ day workshop for any healthcare staff who have previously completed the 3-day faculty development workshop for Advocacy Inquiry debriefing with Douglas Starship Simulation Programme Who the course is targeted at: The debriefer who wants to be refreshed in Advocacy Inquiry debriefing Where and approximately when/how often the course is given: - [Simulation Essentials Methodology, Technical and Moulage](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/simulation-essentials-methodology-technical-and-moulage/) - Brief description of course: 1-day course that covers the SimZones methodology from Chris Roussin and Peter Weinstock (Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard). Zone 0-2 simulation is covered in the morning segment of the course; including practical application and practice of these skills as new faculty members for this style of simulation. Well-supported start points for the new - [University of Otago, Christchurch Simulation Centre](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/uoo-christchurch-simulation-centre-course/) - Brief description of course: 3-day course including the following learning objectives. Examine theory and best practice with respect to simulation-based education (SBE) and debriefing. Discuss principles and best practices of sessions development including design/development of scenarios and prebriefs / debriefs. Discuss principles and best practices in the creation of the ‘safe’ container for SBE. Review - [New Zealand Simulation Instructors Course](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/new-zealand-simulation-instructors-course/) - Brief description of course: This is an introductory-intermediate course on all aspects of running simulations. This includes design, implementation, skills teaching, and debriefing. Who the course is targeted at: Primarily novice facilitators in all professions, open to all across NZ. Where and approximately when/how often the course is given: Wellington Simulation Centre Spring and Fall. - [Mobile 2-day workshop](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/mobile-2-day-workshop/) - Brief description of course: Mobile 2-day workshop- An introduction to the fundamentals of facilitating a simulation-based learning experience. The focus is developing knowledge and skills in simulation best practices as well as designing, running, debriefing, and evaluating a simulation. Who the course is targeted at: Primarily novice facilitators in the Otago and Southland region but open - [Conversational Debrief](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/conversational-debrief/) - Brief description of course: This four-day course examines debriefing strategies as a conversational tool to review actual and simulated events occurring in the clinical setting. A range of strategies will be explored and utilised to analyse the actions of individuals and interprofessional teams. Participants will apply debriefing models with the intent to improve or sustain - [Sim Tech Course](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/sim-tech-course/) - Who the course is targeted at: Primarily novice facilitators in the Otago and Southland region, but open to all across the motu. Where and approximately when/how often the course is given: Wellington Simulation Centre, Dates TBD, but can be requested with enough participants Contact information: wrcsse@ccdhb.org.nz - [Introduction to Simulation Debriefing Workshop](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course/introduction-to-simulation-debriefing-workshop/) - Brief description of course: This course is an introduction to effective debriefing in simulation-based education. Prior experience of simulation as a participant on at least two courses is essential. Who the course is targeted at: The course is open to all medical, nursing, midwifery and Allied Health individuals who are developing, or already delivering, simulation-based training ## Events - [NZASH Conference 2026](https://nzash.co.nz/event/nzash-conference-2026/) - Beyond Barriers: Advancing Simulation in New Zealand’s Changing Healthcare Landscape Dates: 26 – 28 November Location: Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand | Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington NZASH is heading to Te Papa, Wellington, for our 2026 conference for three days of practical, high-yield simulation-based education and research designed for clinicians, educators, and anyone ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://nzash.co.nz/category/uncategorized/) - [Hide](https://nzash.co.nz/category/hide/) - Use this category to stop a post being shown in a global search. - [Editable Text](https://nzash.co.nz/category/editable-text/) - This is editable text that is embedded into non-editable pages - [Newsletters](https://nzash.co.nz/category/newsletters/) - Archived and current newsletters for members and visitors. - [NZASH Library](https://nzash.co.nz/category/nzash-library/) - This content will only be able to be viewed by paid members. - [News](https://nzash.co.nz/category/news/) - [Email Newsletter](https://nzash.co.nz/category/email-newsletter/) - [Add Site Button](https://nzash.co.nz/category/add-site-button/) - Selecting this category allows a site button to be added to the post. ## Regional Contacts Categories - [Auckland & Northland](https://nzash.co.nz/regional-contact/auckland-northland/) - [Wellington & Taranaki](https://nzash.co.nz/regional-contact/wellington-taranaki/) - [Canterbury & West Coast](https://nzash.co.nz/regional-contact/canterbury-west-coast/) - [Otago & Southland](https://nzash.co.nz/regional-contact/otago-southland/) ## Simulation Course Categories - [Auckland](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course-category/auckland/) - [Wellington](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course-category/wellington/) - [Christchurch](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course-category/christchurch/) - [Dunedin](https://nzash.co.nz/simulation-course-category/dunedin/) ## Event Categories - [Conference](https://nzash.co.nz/events/category/conference/)