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Building School Nurses' Capacity to Lead Medical Emergency Response Teams: Evaluating Knowledge and Practice Changes.
Diane Wing1, Evilia Jankowski2, Julia W Felton3
1Wingspan Research Group, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
Summary
A train-the-trainer program significantly improved school nurses' knowledge and application of Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERTs). This professional development enhanced school medical emergency preparedness and leadership capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Schools face increasing complex medical emergencies.
- Coordinated school-based response systems are crucial.
- School nurses are vital for leading Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERTs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a train-the-trainer program's effectiveness.
- To assess the program's impact on school nurses' capacity to lead MERTs.
- To examine the implementation and sustainability of MERTs in schools.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods design with 335 participants.
- Retrospective pre/post-surveys assessing MERT knowledge.
- 6-month follow-up surveys evaluating practical application of MERTs.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in self-reported MERT knowledge post-training (P < 0.05).
- Knowledge gains were sustained at 6 months.
- Active MERT implementation, including team formation, staff training, and plan utilization during emergencies.
Conclusions:
- Professional development effectively enhances school nurses' leadership in medical emergency response.
- The train-the-trainer program leads to sustained improvements in school medical emergency preparedness.
- MERT implementation is feasible and beneficial in school settings.
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