Gundo, R., Gundo, B., Chirwa, E., Dickinson, A., & Mearns, G. J. (2021). Effect of an educational program on critical care nurses' competence at two tertiary hospitals in Malawi. Malawi Medical Journal: The Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 33(4), 236–241. https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v33i4.3
In the present article, Gundo et al. (2021) assess the effect of an educational program on the competence of critical care nurses at tertiary hospitals. This is informed by the need for nurses who provide critical care expected to possess the appropriate knowledge and skills required for the care of critically ill patients. The findings show that the program could be used for upskilling nurses in critical care settings. While this study focuses on critical care nurses and its scope is on developing nations, the insights provided are still useful for any significant nurse training initiative. The insights by Gundo et al. (2021) confirm that the process can be completed successfully and have a positive impact on the nurses’ care delivery. It is thus suggested that this resource be reviewed prior to developing any nurse training initiatives at the facility.
Mostafa, R., & El-Atawi, K. (2024). Strategies to measure and improve emergency department performance: A review. Cureus, 16(1), e52879. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.52879
In the present article, Mostafa and El-Atawi (2024) aimed to identify and analyze strategies to enhance the structural performance of EDs, with a focus on reducing overcrowding, optimizing resource allocation, and improving patient outcomes. Their efforts highlight the effectiveness of various approaches, including triage optimization, dynamic staffing, technological integration, and strategic resource management. Findings of the review indicate that tailored strategies such as implementing advanced triage protocols and leveraging telemedicine, can significantly reduce wait times and enhance patient throughput. Additionally, evidence suggests that dynamic staffing models and the integration of cutting-edge diagnostic tools contribute to operational efficiency and improved quality of care. All these are critical areas that can inform pertinent training areas to improve outcomes. For instance, with cutting-edge diagnostic tools, nurses will need training to efficiently utilize them. It is thus recommended that this resource be reviewed prior to formulating a staff training plan in the emergency room. This is because any improvement area should be accompanied by pertinent training.
Young, C., Patey, C., Norman, P., Chan, T., Hurley, O., Swab, M., & Asghari, S. (2022). Identifying relevant topics and training methods for emergency department flow training. CJEM, 24(8), 837–843. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43678-022-00390-1
In the current review, Young et al. (2022) analyze and identify the topics and training methods that should be included in flow training for emergency department (ED) staff. Their review specifically aimed to identify appropriate skills, training strategies, and training modalities to include in a curriculum for ED staff. Their findings suggest that flow training should teach ED staff how to make decisions that improve flow, work more effectively as a team, manage patient backlog and surge, improve leadership skills, and develop situational awareness. Hence, there are many critical areas that ED nurses significant and continuous training on to ensure efficient care delivery. The present resource is useful for nurse leaders as a blueprint for identifying critical areas that pertinent professional developmental initiatives can leverage for better results. It is recommended that this resource be reviewed prior to establishing any nurse training and internal continuing education initiatives and protocols.