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Development of infusion pump competency test

"This study demonstrates that testing is a promising method to assess the competency of nurses in using medical devices" Porte et al (2020).

"This study demonstrates that testing is a promising method to assess the competency of nurses in using medical devices" Porte et al (2020).

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Abstract:

To decrease infusion pump administration errors, time-consuming training is often initiated. The aims of this study were twofold: to develop minimum competency requirements for programming and operation of infusion pumps and to develop and validate a test for nurses based on those requirements. The test was completed by 226 nurses between May and December 2017. This study demonstrates that testing is a promising method to assess the competency of nurses in using medical devices. Moreover, test acceptability among nurses is high. Using competency requirements to develop a test offers the potential to tailor training needs and reduce training time.

Reference:

Porte PJ, Verweij LM, Collares CF, de Bruijne MC, van der Vleuten CPM, Wagner C. Improving the Competency of Nurses. J Infus Nurs. 2020 Nov/Dec;43(6):357-368. doi: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000395. PMID: 33141797.

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