NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 4 Vila Health: Implementing New Educational Technology

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Capella university

NURS-FPX 6109 Integrating Technology into Nursing Education

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Vila Health: Implementing New Educational Technology

Hello, everyone. I am ——, and today, I am honored to present this presentation to our respected executive leaders to highlight the idea of new educational technology. 

Implementation of Proposed Educational Technology 

Some effective technologies in education include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and adaptive mobile learning, which can greatly enhance nursing education and clinical practice within healthcare organizations. After a comparison, the proposed technologies for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are VR, AR, and adaptive mobile learning tools, which offer significant shifts in clinical training and education. For instance, simulation-based learning is possible using VR and AR, where nurses can rehearse procedures without risking harming a patient. Mobile learning applications enhance the delivery of education content in ways that consider the learning abilities of the staff and provide access to education from remote and onsite environments. These technologies foster cooperation, improve clinical performance, and offer ongoing learning experiences. The following is the plan for VR, AR, and adaptive mobile learning tools to transform Cincinnati Children’s Hospital education.

Steps in a Plan to Implement Changes in Existing Technologies

Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement

The process of deploying changes in educational technologies at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is best done systematically and with clear guidelines to allow for the best benefits possible. The first step involves a detailed analysis of the existing educational programs and technologies, revealing areas in which current tools cannot improve learning outcomes and clinical competence. Subsequently, stakeholder consultation is important and includes nurse educators, clinical, IT, and hospital administrators as they contribute to the development of the initiative and ensure that it fits with organizational objectives. A dedicated task force will conduct implementation to ensure that accountability is well-maintained and problems are solved as they arise.  

Technology Selection and Pilot Testing

After priorities are set, the hospital will choose and purchase the best VR, AR, and adaptive mobile learning platforms based on their performance, adaptability, and received reviews. The pilot studies will focus on certain modules, such as virtual reality for high-risk children’s complications or augmented reality for tutorials. Information from these pilot projects will be used to fine-tune the process before the full implementation. To ensure that these technologies are easily integrated into the continuing education modules, the technologies will be designed for on-demand and real-time use. They will be compatible with the hospital’s learning management system and clinical environment (Nawaz et al., 2024).

Training and Continuous Evaluation

Trainers and staff will receive professional development to implement these features effectively, and a help desk will be provided for technical and functional issues. Evaluation practices will occur continuously through post-training tests and performance feedback and correlate learning with changes in patient outcomes. In addition, new nursing education programs will be developed to incorporate immersion technologies from the ground up and contain game-based assessments and augmented reality tutorials for participation, enhanced critical thinking, and decision-making (Nawaz et al., 2024).

Contingency Planning and Full-Scale Deployment

To overcome possible risks, contingency plans will deal with staff resistance by explaining the advantages of change, avoiding problems with IT duplication and frequent updates, and following HIPAA and data protection requirements (Nawaz et al., 2024). Last, a gradual large-scale implementation of these technologies will be conducted, with feedback gathered from the process used to make any needed changes. This approach will help Cincinnati Children’s Hospital revolutionize nursing education and clinical practices and enhance pediatric care results.

Resource Requirements for a Successful Technology Change Implementation

Human Resources

The successful implementation of advanced educational technologies in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital means that all the human, capital, and technical resources must be properly utilized. This is why human resources are important to facilitate and coordinate the use of such tools. Some needed specialists are nurse educators who will develop and integrate curricula that will include Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and adaptive mobile learning platforms, as well as IT specialists who will install, customize, and support the technology (Aebersold & Dunbar, 2021). Clinical staff trainers will conduct the implementation sessions to assist the other staff in using the tools properly. A project manager will be responsible for managing time and financial resources and achieving the hospital’s objectives. Further, there will be a demand for evaluation specialists accountable for evaluating these technologies’ impact on learning outcomes and patient care (Groenier et al., 2023).

Capital and Resource Requirements 

The capital resources needed are VR helmets, AR devices, tablets or smart glasses, and high-performance servers for adaptive mobile platforms. Licenses for software applications for pediatric-focused VR simulation, AR apps, and mobile learning will also be needed, as will redesigning current educational spaces into labs for simulation to support immersive learning (Syed et al., 2023). Budget estimates suggest that the plan’s cost would be about $ 475,000 in the first year, of which $250,000 would go to hardware, $150,000 to annual software licenses, $75,000 to staff training, and the rest to evaluation and monitoring.

An extra contingency fund of 10% of the total budget is also added to accommodate any unexpected problems. Annual recurring costs of $ 200,000 will cater for software maintenance and training refresher programs. Outsourced technical support is necessary to avoid interruptions and guarantee business effectiveness. Round-the-clock IT support shall be offered to ensure that any problem arising with the platform is fixed and operations continue as expected (Syed et al., 2023).

Contracts signed with the technology suppliers will ensure frequent software upgrades and professional support. In addition to HIPAA compliance, other IT resources will entail secure data storage and access. With such specific resource specifications, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is well-equipped to implement VR, AR, and adaptive mobile learning technologies. This strategic investment will strengthen nursing education and clinical practice, benefiting patient outcomes and further underpinning the hospital’s vision of providing outstanding pediatric care.

The End-User Training Requirements

To guarantee the successful application of advanced educational technologies at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, there is a need to identify the training needs of end-users. Currently, the hospital’s nursing staff has limited technological competence, which implies their ability to work with electronic learning systems and healthcare management applications. Nevertheless, their understanding of the extended technologies like VR, AR, and the adaptive mobile learning platform is somewhat limited. Considering these factors, it is essential to limit the initial training to introducing these new tools, emphasizing their practical use for improving education about pediatric care. The performance expectations include using these tools in clinical decision-making, enhancing pediatric patient care, and increasing expertise in managing high-risk pediatric events. Employees must use VR for difficult operations, engage in AR-based lessons, and rely on mobile applications for self-paced learning (Muharlisiani et al., 2024).

The end-users will need orientation training as well as refresher training in order to incorporate these technologies into their regular use. The first sets of training sessions will be practical workshops, online demonstrations, and walkthroughs because staff members should be comfortable with VR, AR, and mobile learning platforms. The training will be required periodically to accommodate the changes, new features, and other enhanced capabilities of the technologies (Alam & Mohanty, 2023). This continuous support will be provided through refresher courses, video tutorials, and a help desk for those stuck in their projects. Further, role-specific training that will incorporate clinical educators and staff nurses will guarantee that all the personnel can use the tools in the manner most applicable to their position (Zhang et al., 2023). Through these training endeavors, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital can be in a position to guarantee that its staff is properly prepared to take advantage of these complex education technologies, thus enhancing the care of the patients and nursing education.

A Plan to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Technology Change

Thus, a structured evaluation of the effectiveness of advanced educational technology integration at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital will be required. The main performance measurement data that will be needed will be the staff’s skills in using the new technologies, the results of the patient care, and the effects on the quality of nursing education. Key metrics will include:

1. Staff Proficiency: Self-constructed pre-and post-tests and real-life performance checklists on staff’s knowledge of VR, AR, and mobile learning applications (Bernacki et al., 2020).
2. Clinical Decision-Making: This context of clinical decision-making may be measured through case-based assessments and scenario-based exercises (Moghadam et al., 2024).
3. Patient Outcomes: Improved training is associated with better nursing practices, as evidenced by lower error rates, patients’ recovery time, and patients’ satisfaction (Horn et al., 2020).

NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 4 Vila Health: Implementing New Educational Technology

Information will be gathered from different sources, including daily surveys and tests, follow-up surveys after training and seminars, evaluations from nursing supervisors, patient care reports, and staff about their experiences with the new technologies. Further, clinical outcomes will be assessed by extracting data from the hospital’s electronic health records, enabling pre- and post-technology assessment. From this data, reasonable conclusions can be drawn about the impacts of educational technologies on nursing competencies, decision-making, and patient outcomes. If positive changes are observed, the hospital can conclude that the technology integration was successful and that learning and clinical performance were enhanced. On the other hand, if the data shows areas lacking or no significant enhancement, then modifications can be made to the training courses or the actual tool. These findings will provide information for further enhancements and other advancements in nursing education.

Conclusion

Therefore, integrating VR, AR, and adaptive mobile learning technologies in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital will transform our nursing education programs and prepare our staff to handle the challenges they encounter in pediatric care. Suppose we have a good plan for engaging the stakeholders, training them, evaluating them constantly, and allocating resources properly. In that case, we can be able to incorporate these advanced tools without a hitch. With the knowledge of various technologies, we empower our nurses while fostering better outcomes for the patient and a better quality healthcare system. Through constant assessment and modification, we are assured that our educational offerings are relevant and efficient in responding to the new developments in healthcare provision. The above strategic approach will help to cement Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s mission to deliver quality care to children and enhance the healthcare journey of our patients and their families. I appreciate your attention and will count on your support to bring this change into existence.

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NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 4 Vila Health: Implementing New Educational Technology

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NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 4 Vila Health: Implementing New Educational Technology