Target Population Purpose Learning Objectives Content

Fundamentals Specific Positioning

Design Structure Activities Multimedia Navigation Page Layout Interaction Discussion Questions

Perioperative Staff including: Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurses Surgical Technologists Patient Care Assistants

To educate staff on reasons for and benefits of patient positioning, using proper body alignment for prevention of injuries and complications.

CognitiveAfter completion of

the online lesson, the perioperative staff member will

be able to properly assess

perioperative patient needs for all

patients.

PsychomotorAfter finishing the full

lesson, the perioperative staff member will be able to perform proper perioperative patient positioning 100% of the time.

Importance of proper positioning Anatomical & Physiological changes of the

perioperative patient Potential causes of injury Criteria to be met to prevent injury Proper assessment Variables needed to be considered Team responsibility

Surgical Positioning◦ Primary positions◦ Variations on positions◦ Concerns, risks, and effects of each position◦ Special considerations for specific patient needs

Step 1Step 1 Step 2Step 2 Step 3Step 3 Step 4Step 4 Step 5Step 5

Using online wiki,

PowerPoint presentation

viewed

Using online wiki,

PowerPoint presentation

viewed

Through online system, Flashcards are used

to reinforce andreview material

Online quiz using scenarios is taken to assess ability to

Properly evaluate situations And make appropriate decisions accordingly

Online quiz using scenarios is taken to assess ability to

Properly evaluate situations And make appropriate decisions accordingly

Group discussion used for open-ended

discussion

Group discussion used for open-ended

discussion

Observation of clinical ability to perform proper

positioning

Observation of clinical ability to perform proper

positioning

Asynchronous Will take place on

EngradeViewing lesson wiki,

presented as multimedia PowerPoint

Use of flashcards to reinforce knowledge gain

Online quiz

SynchronousOpen group

discussion Individual

observation of clinical skills

Discuss a specific patient and procedure with special positioning needs. Explain why this patient’s need requires special consideration, identify and explain what position should be used , and explain any extra precautions that may be taken.

Discuss a specific positioning technique. Provide detail for appropriately using this position and discuss specific considerations that should be made.

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