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Collaborative and Interprofessional Educational Program to Maintain Trauma-Focused Education During the COVID-19
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 30, 2023
Summary
New nurses on medical-surgical units need better training to prevent patient harm. A trauma-focused education program using live and online methods was developed to improve nurse preparedness and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Trauma Care
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Failure to rescue is a significant issue for trauma patients in medical-surgical units.
- New graduate nurses often staff these units and require substantial mentorship and education.
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated innovative educational delivery methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a trauma-focused educational program for nurses.
- To address the educational needs of nurses caring for trauma patients.
- To enhance the preparedness of medical-surgical nurses through targeted training.
Main Methods:
- A trauma-focused educational program was designed.
- The program incorporated live educational sessions.
- Online educational activities were developed using survey software.
Main Results:
- The program provided both routine and just-in-time education.
- Educational activities were delivered through live sessions and online platforms.
- The program aimed to improve nurses' ability to manage trauma patients.
Conclusions:
- The developed educational program offers a flexible approach to nurse training.
- Innovative educational strategies are crucial for improving care in hospital settings.
- This program serves as a model for enhancing trauma nursing education.
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