The EMPOWER project: an initiative to educate and mentor paraprofessional staff

J Contin Educ Nurs. 2009 Nov;40(11):487-8. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20091023-03.

Abstract

This column describes a new program designed to enhance patient safety by teaching paraprofessional staff (PPS) how to communicate changes in patient status to professional staff. Phase 1 of the project included assessment of PPS perceptions of the patient safety culture at the hospital through survey and focus group discussions. Results from Phase 1 and plans for Phase 2 are described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Communication
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing / organization & administration*
  • Focus Groups
  • Humans
  • Mentors
  • Needs Assessment / organization & administration*
  • Nursing Assistants* / education
  • Nursing Assistants* / psychology
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / education
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology
  • Organizational Culture
  • Power, Psychological
  • Safety Management / organization & administration*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires