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  • Healthcare Technology
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Clinical Innovation

Background:

  • Complex technology is increasingly prevalent in 21st-century healthcare.
  • Nurses in acute and critical care have the most significant interaction with medical technology.
  • Successful implementation of advanced medical technology requires a structured approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide nurse leaders and clinicians with key steps for selecting complex medical technology.
  • To outline methods for associated risk assessment and building a business case for technology adoption.
  • To present an educational and competency assessment framework for successful technology integration.

Main Methods:

  • Review of product selection processes and risk assessment strategies.
  • Development of a business case framework for healthcare technology.
  • Application of adult learning principles for an educational and competency assessment framework.
  • Evaluation using the New World Kirkpatrick Model and a clinician tool for process summary.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive overview of technology selection and implementation steps.
  • A framework for educational and competency assessment tailored to adult learners.
  • An example evaluation of a program using the Kirkpatrick Model.
  • A practical tool to guide clinicians through the technology selection and implementation journey.

Conclusions:

  • Effective selection and implementation of complex healthcare technology are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
  • A structured approach, including risk assessment and competency development, enhances technology adoption.
  • Nurse leaders and clinicians can utilize provided frameworks and tools for successful technology integration.