Review Simulation-based training for patient safety: 10 principles that matter. Citation Text: Salas E, Wilson KA, Lazzara EH, et al. Simulation-Based Training for Patient Safety. J Patient Saf. 2008;4(1). doi:10.1097/pts.0b013e3181656dd6. Copy Citation Format: DOIGoogle ScholarBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 26, 2008 Salas E, Wilson KA, Lazzara EH, et al. J Patient Saf. 2008;4(1). View more articles from the same authors. This article discusses how an organization should prepare to implement simulation programs to improve patient safety and describes techniques for engaging staff, targeting the intervention, and evaluating effectiveness of the program. Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Salas E, Wilson KA, Lazzara EH, et al. Simulation-Based Training for Patient Safety. 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