The Overall Experience

List what constitutes "quality" in assessing and reducing risk.

Instructional methods - one to one instruction

Answer the following questions in regards to one-to one instructions What is the demonstrated applicability of teaching to patients and nursing staff? What is the demonstrated applicability of learning to patients and nursing staff? What are some examples of cognitive, phsychomotor, etc. objectives that this method support? What is an example of content that can be delivered via this method? What are the learner characteristics applicable to this method? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this method?

Instructional Methods - Demonstration and Return Demonstration

Answer the following questions in regards to the instructional method of demonstration and return demonstration What is the demonstrated applicability of teaching to patients and nursing staff? What is the demonstrated applicability of learning to patients and nursing staff? What are some examples of cognitive, phsychomotor, etc. objectives that this method support? What is an example of content that can be delivered via this method? What are the learner characteristics applicable to this method? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this method?

Evaluation Methods

Why are a variety of evaluation methods used to determine the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching strategies? Can you identify which of these methods were used for Formative (Process), Summative (Outcome), Content, and Impact?

Healthcare Information System

1. Do you think PDA (Personal Digital Assistant or "Palm Pilot") technology could improve efficiencies in healthcare? In your opinion, would there be a time, cost, or labor savings? 2. What would you consider to be the biggest issue or risk currently associated with the use of technology in healthcare? How do you think this issue be addressed or resolved? 3. Research, compare and contrast the use of clinical systems in different sectors, such as public, private, and military facilities. In you opinion, what would you consider to be the best examples of the similarities and differences?