Management in clinical simulation: a proposal for best practices and process optimization.

Objectives: to develop a best practices document with facilitating components and processes for simulation management.

Methods: the methodological research was conducted between April and October 2017, using four approaches: observational research, conducted in an international simulation institution; Definition of theoretical framework, from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning; integrative literature review, in international databases; and comparative analysis. It used Bardin's analysis for the categorization of the information.

Results: creation of a document with good practices in simulation regarding management and practice in simulation and management of resources and data, highlighting the use of technology and the training of professionals as the most important allies for overcoming the main limitations found.

Final Considerations: the product of this study is a compilation of strategies for simulation management as a tool to enhance the application of the method with greater effectiveness.