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An electronic educational resource for ready reference in the OR.

Mike Schweitzer1, Sally Hageman, Edward L McCaffree

  • 1St Vincent Healthcare, Billings, Mont., USA.

AORN Journal
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A new electronic tool helps nurses and surgical technologists quickly learn emergent surgical procedures. The Powerpoint-based Electronic Education Resource (PEER) system standardizes setup, patient positioning, and procedural steps for improved care.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Education
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals working off-hours may lack familiarity with specific emergent surgical procedure setups.
  • This can potentially impact patient care and procedural efficiency.
  • Standardized resources are needed to support staff during critical situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement an electronic educational tool for emergent surgical procedures.
  • To provide readily accessible information on surgical setup, patient positioning, and procedural steps.
  • To enhance preparedness and confidence of nursing and surgical technology staff during emergent cases.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a Powerpoint-based Electronic Education Resource (PEER) system.

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  • The system was designed to offer a quick educational overview.
  • Content focused on surgical setup, patient positioning, and procedural steps for emergent procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • The PEER system provides a standardized, easily accessible electronic resource.
    • Staff can quickly review essential information for emergent surgical procedures.
    • Aims to improve familiarity and reduce variability in care during off-hours.

    Conclusions:

    • The PEER system offers a practical solution for improving staff readiness in emergent surgical scenarios.
    • Electronic educational tools can effectively support healthcare professionals in critical situations.
    • Implementation at St. Vincent Healthcare addresses a key challenge in surgical team preparedness.