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Development of an advanced life support patient transfer training program.
1Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613, USA.
Military Medicine
|January 6, 2001
Summary
A new training course equips nurses and physicians with advanced skills for patient transport. This initiative aims to improve care quality for patients requiring higher medical attention during transfers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medical Services
- Patient Transport
Background:
- Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital's isolated location necessitates patient transfers to tertiary facilities.
- Accompanying medical staff, including nurses and physicians, are standard for patients needing Advanced Cardiac Life Support during transport.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a specialized 2-day training course for nurses and physicians.
- To create a cadre of healthcare providers skilled in patient care during ground, rotary-wing, and fixed-wing aircraft transport.
Main Methods:
- A 2-day advanced training course was designed and implemented.
- Continuing education units were awarded to nurses (16.6 contact hours) and submitted for physicians.
Main Results:
- Student feedback indicated positive outcomes but highlighted a need for enhanced scenario-based and intubation training.
- The course has been offered quarterly with ongoing updates and evaluations.
Conclusions:
- The training program effectively addresses the need for specialized patient transport skills.
- Continuous improvement based on feedback is crucial for optimizing the course's effectiveness in preparing medical attendants.