Training Where and When It Is Needed: In Situ Simulation Using a Traveling Education Cart

• Published in: The Journal of continuing education in nursing Vol. 51; no. 10; pp. 465 - 468
• Main Authors: Wilfong, Donamarie N., Daniel, Laura H., Justus McAtee, Therese M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thorofare Slack, Inc 01.10.2020; SLACK INCORPORATED
• Subjects: Behavioral Objectives; Educational Needs; Feedback; Health care industry; Health Services; Instructional Materials; Interactive learning; Learning Modalities; Likert Scales; Nurses; Nursing; Nursing education; Occupational training; Opportunities; Patient safety; Simulated Environment; Simulation; Skills; Statistical Distributions; Teachers; Teaching; Teaching Methods; Training
• ISSN: 0022-0124; 1938-2472
• DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20200914-08

Background: In recent years, simulation educators have focused on in situ simulations wherein they bring education to providers' workplaces in efforts to reduce clinical disruptions and eliminate travel costs. However, these efforts have remained unfulfilling as education rooms must be secured and other providers must replace those attending the on-site education. Method: The authors propose a super mobile educational modality wherein simulation education is brought to workplaces on a cart. This traveling education cart trains individuals or small groups on one topic or skill at a time, offering learners quick, on-the-job training and refreshers without the need for educational rooms or fill-ins. Education happens whenever there is a need and wherever the cart will fit. Results: Results reveal that the succinct education offered by this cart is effective and well-received. Conclusion: This study presents a novel training modality in an efficient, noninvasive, yet effective means for health care providers that may be replicated in other hospitals. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2020;51(10):465-468.]