Developing a perioperative educational video web site

Area of Science:

• Nursing Technology
• Healthcare Information Systems
• Perioperative Care

Background:

• Nurses require continuous adaptation to evolving technologies, especially in the operating room (OR).
• Existing methods for cataloging OR equipment and supplies have not kept pace with technological changes.
• A need exists for accessible and up-to-date information on OR resources for perioperative staff.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a perioperative intranet site.
• To provide a centralized, accessible resource for information on OR equipment and supplies.
• To enhance the educational support for perioperative staff regarding technology and resources.

Main Methods:

• Collaborated with information systems to design and implement a perioperative intranet site.
• Solicited, screened, and formatted video and fact sheet resources on OR equipment and supplies.
• Developed the website in conjunction with the information systems department.
• Promoted the site and facilitated staff adoption as an educational tool.

Main Results:

• The intranet site has been operational for two years, serving all perioperative staff.
• Survey data and mandatory inservice compliance programs indicate the site's effectiveness.
• The site provides valuable educational resources on OR equipment and supplies.

Conclusions:

• The developed perioperative intranet site is an effective tool for cataloging and disseminating information on OR resources.
• This initiative successfully addresses the challenge of keeping perioperative staff informed about technological changes and resource utilization.
• The intranet site serves as a valuable and accepted educational resource for perioperative staff.