Oyes lo que oigo? Relevance of Cultural, Linguistic Appropriate Services (CLAS ) in Simulation-Based Education

Abstract : 1. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) simulation-based scenarios are on the rise; however linguistic diversity is often missed (Díaz et al., 2022). The national Cultural, Linguistic Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS) are free to use and easily adapted into an immersive simulation environment. The possibilities for undergraduate and graduate scenarios are bountiful. Health equity often starts with appropriate and adequate communication. Strategies to practice unique skills are needed to improve healthcare delivery in efforts to improve health literacy. This session will demonstrate the relevance to include CLAS standards in simulation-based education (SBE). Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM (HSSOBPTM) will be modeled in the creation and application of culturally and linguistically complex scenarios. Active participation will enhance instruction and empower participants which provide a lasting impact. The outcomes of this session can be applied immediately in any healthcare simulation with minor adjustment. Improvement of health equity begins with educating the learner of their role as a social justice advocate. Healthcare outcomes should not be based on linguistic ability and educators have the opportunity to change the narrative.