An Educational Implementation Process Staff Survey: Lessons Learned.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Patient Safety
• Surgical Care

Background:

• Pressure injuries are a significant concern in perioperative settings.
• Existing risk assessment scales may not fully address the unique perioperative environment.
• Effective implementation of risk assessment tools requires tailored staff education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate an educational strategy for the Munro Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Scale.
• To assess the effectiveness of perioperative staff education on scale utilization.
• To identify optimal learning modalities for healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

• A multisite study involving perioperative staff (surgical admissions, operating room, postanesthesia care unit).
• Standardized education included written materials and a webinar.
• Sites were encouraged to use additional engagement methods.
• Post-education surveys evaluated staff perceptions of educational interventions.

Main Results:

• Staff found written instructions alone to be insufficient for effective scale use.
• A combination of learning modalities and media was preferred by staff.
• Multimodal education enhances the effective utilization of the Munro Scale.

Conclusions:

• Effective implementation of the Munro Scale requires engaging educational strategies.
• Barriers to scale implementation were identified.
• Lessons learned offer insights into educating adult learners in healthcare for new processes.
• Findings have implications for perioperative nursing practice and patient safety.