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Bathroom blitz it!

P B Simmons1, B Launius

  • 1PEER Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|December 31, 1997
PubMed
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The Bathroom Blitz is an innovative staff training method that effectively educates healthcare professionals on Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards without disrupting unit operations.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare education
  • Organizational development
  • Accreditation compliance

Background:

  • Staff development specialists continuously seek improved methods for disseminating crucial information to organizational staff.
  • Ensuring staff are informed about accreditation standards is vital for healthcare organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel educational approach, the "Bathroom Blitz," for staff training.
  • To assess a method for delivering Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) information to staff in an accessible manner.

Main Methods:

  • The staff development department implemented the "Bathroom Blitz," an educational strategy targeting individuals in a one-on-one format.
  • This method utilized common, private spaces for delivering information, transforming routine situations into learning opportunities.

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Main Results:

  • The "Bathroom Blitz" provided 1200 employees with regular updates on JCAHO topics.
  • This training occurred without requiring staff to leave their immediate work units, minimizing disruption.

Conclusions:

  • The "Bathroom Blitz" proved to be an effective tool for staff education and preparation for accreditation surveys.
  • This approach facilitated compliance with Joint Commission standards during mock and actual onsite visits.