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- Title
Dysrhythmia competency and education: A regional education Program Development Project to improve Nursing Knowledge and Patient safety.
- Authors
Koning, Clare; Slade, Jacqueline; Smith, Katherine; Di Lella, Denise
- Abstract
Cardiac rhythm interpretation and management are key skills required by nurses to practise safely in a monitored care environment. However, the Fraser Health (FH) region in British Columbia (BC) reportedly has considerable variation in the skill levels of nurses to identify and manage dysrhythmias. Differences in content and scope, as well as employer requirements for cardiac rhythm training programs contribute to this variation. The purpose of this educational program development project was to assess the status and need for dysrhythmia training in nurses within FH, and then to develop, implement, and evaluate a program for dysrhythmia competency and education. The goal of this regional program was to set a minimum standard of knowledge required for safe nursing cardiac monitoring practice. Initial outcomes suggest healthy participation rates. Implications for nursing practice include the potential for more accurate and timely identification of cardiac dysrhythmias, which in turn may improve patient care and safety outcomes.
- Subjects
CANADA; ARRHYTHMIA diagnosis; NURSING education; ARRHYTHMIA; CURRICULUM; EDUCATIONAL technology; HOSPITALS; MEDICAL quality control; NEEDS assessment; NURSING; PATIENT monitoring; PATIENT safety; PERSONNEL management; QUALITY assurance; JOB performance; HUMAN services programs; EVALUATION of human services programs
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2019, Vol 29, Issue 3, p7
- ISSN
0843-6096
- Publication type
Article