Safer medicine administration through the use of e-learning

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Patient Safety
• Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

• Medication administration in acute care settings poses significant clinical risks.
• Nurses require high levels of competence and confidence for safe drug administration.
• Existing training methods may not adequately address the complexities of medication management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of an e-learning program focused on safe drug administration.
• To outline the implementation strategy for this educational intervention.
• To assess the program's effectiveness in educating and evaluating nurses' competency.

Main Methods:

• A needs assessment was conducted to identify key learning areas.
• An e-learning module was designed incorporating interactive content and case studies.
• The program included a knowledge-based assessment and a practical skills simulation.
• Pilot testing and iterative refinement of the program were performed.

Main Results:

• The e-learning program successfully covered essential aspects of safe medication administration.
• Nurses demonstrated improved knowledge and confidence post-intervention.
• The assessment component effectively evaluated practical competency.
• Feedback indicated high user satisfaction and perceived relevance.

Conclusions:

• E-learning provides a flexible and effective platform for educating nurses on safe drug administration.
• This program enhances nurse competency and confidence, contributing to improved patient safety.
• The developed e-learning approach is a valuable tool for continuous professional development in medication management.