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W-H-E-E-L of Disaster
1University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Madison, WI, USA. Ronnie.Peterson@uwmf.wisc.edu
Summary
Long-term care facilities can make mandatory safety training engaging by using a game show format. This "Wheel of Disaster" program effectively addressed accident prevention and biohazard safety for employees.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare training and safety protocols
- Infection control and biohazard management
- Workplace safety in long-term care settings
Background:
- Mandatory training in long-term care facilities covers safety, infection, and biohazards.
- Educators face challenges in making mandatory inservice programs engaging and overcoming learner boredom.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline an innovative inservice training program at Attic Angel Place.
- To address the challenge of making mandatory safety training more exciting and effective.
Main Methods:
- Developed a game-like training program modeled after the TV show "Wheel of Fortune."
- The program, named "Wheel of Disaster," focused on accident prevention, fire and tornado safety, and biohazardous materials.
- Implemented the program for full- and part-time employees at the facility.
Main Results:
- The "Wheel of Disaster" program successfully engaged employees in learning critical safety topics.
- A significant number of employees (75 out of 175) attended the innovative training session.
- The game-show format proved effective in making mandatory training more appealing.
Conclusions:
- Game-based learning, like the "Wheel of Disaster" program, can enhance employee participation and knowledge retention in mandatory healthcare training.
- Innovative approaches are crucial for overcoming boredom and improving the effectiveness of inservice programs in long-term care facilities.
- This model offers a replicable strategy for improving safety education in similar healthcare settings.