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Hypo
Lisa Prince-Clark
February, 2023
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Hello, I am Hypo. I am delighted to be here today to present the Improvement Plan In-
Service Presentation. I will provide an overview of the plans for implementation. In this
presentation, I will discuss the goals of the plan, how it will benefit nurses and other healthcare
professionals, and provide a timeline for implementation. I will also discuss the resources
I'm confident that by the end of this presentation, you'll have a better understanding of
why this plan is necessary, and how it can help to make our organization more successful. The
goal of my presentation is to ensure that nurses have the necessary knowledge and skills to
successfully implement the plan and take advantage of the benefits it offers. My presentation will
mentor and guide the nurses. Nurse mentoring provides an opportunity to nurses and midwives
to strengthen people-centered health systems, with its flexible design and implementation
making it an exciting development (Hoover et al., 2020). So, without further delay, let's get
started.
Nurses and midwives are essential for the support of health systems and to achieve
universal health facilities. In fact, there is a shortage of 17.4 million health workers globally, 9
million (or more than 50%) are nurses and midwives are part of the largest segment of the health
tool for improving healthcare quality in rural communities where healthcare resources are
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limited. However, there is limited evidence concerning how to effectively implement large-scale
nurse mentoring programs. This approach focuses on the intricate ways in which in-service
mentorship can be incorporated into existing structures. Exploring and mentoring nurses through
in-service training is a good step to facilitate clinical excellence (Koon et al., 2020).
Consistent support to health professionals can be facilitated through training, coaching, and
other tailored programs that help students transition to practice or improve the capabilities of
existing practitioners. For decades, preceptorship has been an integral part of the nursing
profession, with preceptors serving as role models for students, inspiring them to develop their
clinical abilities and recognize the importance of nursing practice. Preceptorship is widely seen
as an effective way to maximize the advantages of clinical education, aiding in the attainment of
skills, knowledge, and confidence, and aiding in professional socialization. Hence coaching is an
interactive strategy that allows instructors to guide trainees in a way that enhances their specific
Outcomes
Questions about the relevance of the training curriculum, suitability of the training
platforms, and the impact of the training on immunization data handling competencies and
service providing remain a cause of worry. The solution to these problems can be obtained from
the outcomes of in-service training. The outcomes of in-service training for nurses can include
improved patient safety and care, increased confidence and competence in the workplace,
improved communication between nurses and other healthcare staff, and increased job
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satisfaction. Through training, Healthcare workers become able to take part in the fight against
analysis, interpretation, and appropriate use of patient data (Nicol et al., 2019).
Medication errors pose a serious risk of iatrogenic harm in the healthcare system and are a
common source of malpractice claims against anesthesiologists. Iatrogenic harm is harm caused
by medical treatment or advice. This includes errors in diagnosis or treatment, adverse reactions
between drugs. Anesthesia and critical care medicine are particularly vulnerable to medication
errors due to the use of potent, fast-acting drugs with a narrow dose range in a short time period,
with the potential for disastrous consequences if errors occur (Hemanth Kumar et al., 2019).
In assessment two I have mentioned the report of 21 patients. To these patients, tranexamic
acid was given during spinal anesthesia. These patients were admitted to the intensive care unit
and are experiencing life-threatening neurological and cardiac complications. In 20 patients, the
error was caused by a mistake in the ampoule selection, as the healthcare staff did not properly
read and verify the label. The error was due to human factors, such as organizational policies,
Anesthesia beginners are supposed to quickly become experts in performing tasks without
direct supervision. However, this can lead to medical errors if they rely solely on memorizing
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information without understanding the underlying principles. Anesthesia trainees often face the
challenge of performing patient clinical encounters early in their training without direct
supervision or expert role models to provide guidance and feedback. In many hospitals, this may
mean that trainees are learning tasks beyond the scope of the syllabus with inconsistent teaching
and evaluation. This can present a risk of medical errors if they are relying solely on rote
comprehensive lesson plan to facilitate the teaching of non-procedural skills in a small group
The new graduate registered nurses reported feeling that their clinical expertise
improvement process was hindered by the stress of medication administration and the resulting
difficulty managing their time. They felt that, despite progress, they were still struggling to gain
a full understanding of patient care and safety. To adopt a safety culture that encourages safe
practices in our new nurses, they need to be provided with support and guidance to facilitate the
transition from student to registered nurse, allowing them to shift their focus from time
management and task completion to patient safety and holistic care. The new graduate registered
nurses' experiences and understanding of practice will help coordinators and senior nurses to
plan and provide the relevant information and education. This will help reduce the risk of errors
In nursing homes, registered nurses often experience high levels of job dissatisfaction and
burnout, which can lead to turnover. This is a significant issue in this setting and interventions to
improve the nurse work environment are necessary to increase nursing staff retention and
improve care quality. The evidence is clear that improved nurse work environments are
associated with improved patient safety, as well as reduced staff burnout and job dissatisfaction
According to the World Health Organization, patient safety is defined as the elimination of
preventable harm to patients and the prevention of unnecessary harm caused by healthcare
providers. Studies have indicated that unsafe care leads to the loss of 64 million disability-
adjusted life years each year around the world. Patient harm while receiving healthcare is
regarded as one of the leading 10 causes of death and disability worldwide Adherence to the
principles of patient safety is essential to ensuring the quality of care and avoiding practice
mistakes. Identifying individual and systemic factors sheds light on the necessity of using
better understanding of the measures needed to strengthen nurse compliance with patient-safety
According to a study by (Koon et al., 2019) medication reconciliation errors account for up
reconciliation can reduce these errors and help ensure that patients receive the correct
Establish a clear set of protocols for medication administration and storage, including
2020) indicated that having clear protocols and policies in place for medication administration,
storage, and access can help reduce the risk of medication errors.
Increase education and training on medication safety for all healthcare professionals.
Providing education and training on medication safety can help healthcare professionals improve
their understanding of medication processes and improve their ability to identify and prevent
Utilize technology solutions to improve medication safety and reduce errors, such as
automated dispensing systems and barcode scanning. (Li et al., 2021) found that using automated
Audience importance
The audience plays an important role in nursing. Audience members provide feedback and
support to the nurse, helping the nurse to develop and improve their practice. Audience members
can include patients, families, peers, colleagues, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals.
Through listening and responding to their feedback, nurses can gain a deeper understanding of
their practice and learn new ways to improve their care. Additionally, audience members can
help build relationships and trust between healthcare professionals and patients, making it easier
participated in an improvement plan reported increased knowledge and skills related to their
practice. The study also found that nurses who participated in the improvement plan had an
improved perception of the work environment, were more engaged in their practice, and felt
more supported by their colleagues. Additionally, it is found that nurses who participated in the
improvement plan were more likely to adhere to safety protocols, resulting in improved patient
domain can have numerous benefits for nurses, including increased knowledge, improved work
environment, increased engagement, and improved patient safety (Ameryoun et al., 2019).
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In-service education remains an essential and relevant tool for nurses around the world due
to its ability to be adapted to meet the changing demands of nursing practice. In-service
education is cost-effective and minimally disruptive to patient care and staffing levels, making it
an ideal way to provide nurses with the necessary education and training (Jackson et al., 2019).
New processes and skills practice in In-service training for nurses can provide a number of
benefits, including improved patient outcomes, increased job satisfaction, and career satisfaction.
In addition, nurses who receive the new processes and skills training can also benefit from
improved communication and collaboration with other healthcare professionals, which can
further enhance their ability to provide quality care. Additionally, nurses may benefit from
improved knowledge and skills, which can help them to better understand and manage patients
and their needs. Finally, in-service training can provide nurses with the opportunity to network
with other healthcare professionals, which can help them to stay up-to-date with the latest
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