title: Preparing staff for opening of a new ventilator unit in long-term care.
abstract: 1. The desired outcome of providing a safe environment for the resident on a mechanical ventilator was realized through an educational program that focused on knowledge and skill competency. 2. The program content included a didactic lecture, skills demonstration and competency evaluation through use of a mannequin with a tracheostomy tube on a mechanical ventilator to simulate life-like situations. 3. Staff without long-term care experience require additional learning opportunities addressing the specialized needs of the long-term care resident and family.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Birdsall
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gutekunst
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000451:nursing*; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities