The Adoption of e-The Adoption of e-learninglearning

Where we came from …Where we came from …Where we are today …Where we are today …Where we are going …Where we are going …

Linda Brody, RNClinical Director, Learning Strategies BLS & ACLS

Nancy Hudecek RN, BSN, MSClinical Director, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

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basic definitions …

learn – Main Entry: learn Pronunciation: \lərn\ – Function: verb Inflected Form(s): learned \lərnd, lərnt\ ; learn·ing – Etymology: Middle English lernen, from Old English leornian; akin to

Old High German lernēn to learn, Old English last footprint, Latin lira furrow, track - 12th century

– transitive verb1 a (1): to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience <learn a trade>

e-learning (NOT elearning)– Delivery of learning, training or education programs by

electronic means. * Derek Stockley 2003

– Involves the use of a computer or electronic device or equipment (e.g.: mobile phone, CD, DVD) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material.

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The Adoption of e-learningThe Adoption of e-learningWhere we came from …Where we came from …

Pre 1979: “THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT”

Training/teaching consisted of live sessions w/– the glaring light of the overhead projector– the beep of the filmstrip/cassette tape combo – the smell of colored poster board markers– the purple mimeographed handouts – the 5 inch thick - 20 lb binders of information …

that could wipe out an entire old growth forest in a single meeting

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The Adoption of e-learningThe Adoption of e-learningWhere we are today …Where we are today …

Post 1979: a new concept was evolving: “HUMAN

RESOURCES”

This concept will bring with it more specialized trainers, specific areas of HR that address training needs based on department needs, professional needs and yes, even individual needs.

Today when we talk training in the medical world, we talk about things like:– 6 month orientation programs filled with … many types of learning– defined goals – measured outcomes– use of competency models *– preceptors with strategically outlined training plans – fully implemented training scenarios using simulation algorithms with

high fidelity computer based manikins – annual continuing education – targeted remediation programs– etc

We have webinars and blogs and podcasts and wikis …

now we are getting ahead of ourselves .....

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Where we are today …Where we are today …e-Learning Ladder*

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Where we are today …Where we are today …Training Delivery Methods 2005-2008

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Where we are today …Where we are today …Who Uses E-Learning?

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Where we are today …Where we are today …Who Uses E-Learning?

At institutions of higher education:

• 3.5 million+ students are participating in on-line learning at institutions of higher education.[4]

• Students generally appear to be at least as satisfied with their on-line classes as they are with traditional ones (The Sloan report, based on a poll of academic leaders).

• Many higher education, for-profit institutions, now offer on-line classes. By contrast, only about half of private, non-profit schools offer them.

• Online education is rapidly increasing, and online doctoral programs have rapidly developed at leading research universities.[5].

Where we are today …Where we are today …

Trends in e-learning related to the Trends in e-learning related to the Healthcare IndustryHealthcare Industry

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1.1. Clinical staff trainingClinical staff training

2.2. Improving program Improving program effectivenesseffectiveness

3.3. Integrating performance Integrating performance management / competency management / competency management initiativesmanagement initiatives

Trend #1:Trend #1:For Healthcare, the top priorities for 2009 For Healthcare, the top priorities for 2009

are related to training:are related to training:

Source: Bersin & Associates, 2008.

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Why e-Learning in Healthcare Why e-Learning in Healthcare EducationEducation and and WorkplaceWorkplace?? Excellenc

eIn every stage, e-learning positively impacts education & workforce excellence.

E-learning is everywhere …

Recruitment• Attract students / Compete with other schools• New recruits lack certain skills • Speed to baseline competency• Orientation learning curve

Student/Employee Satisfaction • Flexible schedules for learning and practice • Access to training opportunities • Cycle time for retooling skills• Access to best practices information

Returning Students Retention and Growth• Competency mastery and recognition• Coaching and mentoring• Creating a learning community

ExcellenceExcellence

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New-hire cycle time

Emergency Preparedness

New-hire cycle time

Emergency Preparedness

Building Workforce ExcellenceBuilding Workforce ExcellenceHealthcare Organization and Education IssuesHealthcare Organization and Education Issues

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If the good news is … training is everywhere If the good news is … training is everywhere … …

and being acknowledged more than ever …and being acknowledged more than ever …

• Status of training in hospitals is increasing—as workforce development is linked to improved patient care.

Nursing Research, Jan-Feb 2008

• Online education program improved cardiac examination skills better than clinical training alone.

Journal of Hospital Medicine, April 2008

Here is the potential bad news … spending and resources are down in these areas ….

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Trend #2: Trend #2: Per Employee Expenditures are DownPer Employee Expenditures are Down

Training Spending Per Learner by Industry

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Trend #2: Trend #2: Per Employee Expenditures are DownPer Employee Expenditures are Down

Training Staff per 1,000 Learners by Industry

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Trend #2: Trend #2: Per Employee Expenditures are DownPer Employee Expenditures are Down

Training expenditures per employee in healthcare $690 (2008)    $860 (2007)    $400 (2006)

Training investments per employee in healthcare 1.55% of payroll (healthcare) compared to 2.15% of

payroll (across all industries)

Training hours per employee in healthcare 31.2 hours (healthcare) compared to 37.4 (average

across industries)

Cost per learning hour in healthcare $1,387 (healthcare) compared to $1,660 (average

across industries)

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Trend #3: Trend #3: Patient Safety Drives Demand for TrainingPatient Safety Drives Demand for Training

Physicians, pharmacists, and nurses rate education as the #1 factor for having an impact on patient safety in hospitals.

American Journal of Infection Control, Feb. 2006

Infections decreased from 7.8 to 2.3 per 1,000 patients following nurse education program in pediatric cardiac ICU.

Pediatrics, May 2008

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Trend #4:Trend #4:JCAHO Competency Requirements Influence JCAHO Competency Requirements Influence

Training DemandTraining Demand

“Competence to perform job responsibilities is assessed, demonstrated, and maintained.”

JCAHO Standard HR.3.10

Learning outcomes are increasingly tracked & related to core skill competencies.

Orthopedic Nursing, May/June, 2006

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Trend #5: Trend #5: Content continues to improveContent continues to improve

• Leading professional association content is starting to go online.

• Courseware is more interactive & engaging.

• Courseware is “chunked” into just-in-time modules, optimizing adult learning principles

• New pedagogies enhance critical thinking

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Trend #6: Trend #6: Rapid content development & distribution is on the Rapid content development & distribution is on the

riserise

Across industries, education managers report that 94% of their training programs are time critical.

Bersin & Associates, December, 2005

Create

Publish

View

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Trend #7: Trend #7: contrary to popular belief … e-learning remains contrary to popular belief … e-learning remains

constantconstant

Across all industries, Across all industries,

online learning (vs. live) remains constant … online learning (vs. live) remains constant …

at around 32%. at around 32%.

The percentage for healthcare is right at the The percentage for healthcare is right at the

industry average of 32%. *industry average of 32%. *

  

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Trend #7: Trend #7: e-learning is providing huge cost savings e-learning is providing huge cost savings

and and

other benefitsother benefits

Case studies …. Case studies ….

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The bottom line … the cost savingsthe cost savings & other benefits of

e-learning implementation

MedCentral Health System – Mansfield, Ohio – Reported annual savings of $10,000 in paper and development costs alone

Greenville Hospital System – – Reduced their number of regulatory training hours by over 70% in one year– Compliance rates jumped from 88% to 98%.– Cost savings improved 71% in the first year

The Children’s Medical Center – Dayton, Ohio– Achieved an internal record of 97% completion rate for mandatory

education – Average time taken to finish a course decreased from 1.5 – 2 hours to 50

minutes; a time savings of over 44%

Williamson Medical Center – Franklin, Tennessee  – Met 100% of their Joint Commission training requirements– Reduces their training costs by approximately 60%.

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Case Studies Case Studies related to specific e-learning coursewarerelated to specific e-learning courseware

HCA & Prenatal Safety EducationHCA & Prenatal Safety Education225,000 births annually and $120 million dollars in annual medical malpractice

losses at risk. – They deployed a prenatal safety initiative which included education and

training for all nurses and physicians caring for patients in labor and delivery. – They saved $67.5 million annually in medical malpractice-related costs per

birth ($300 per birth) and improved outcomes for 1,100 births annually. – Their high severity medical malpractice claims were reduced by 54%. – Their results were published in the May 2008 edition of the American Journal

of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Clients who are adopting the HCAHPS Patient Safety Improvement LibraryClients who are adopting the HCAHPS Patient Safety Improvement Library – have improved their staff’s ability to differentiate specific factors and

behaviors that result in low and high patient perception of care by 73%– 72% of their staffs plan to change their practice, having successfully

determined specific changes to improve the patient perception of care– successful adoption of improvements has increased HCAHPS scores from 7-

22%.

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Case Studies Case Studies related to specific e-learning coursewarerelated to specific e-learning courseware

• OhioHealth System piloted a transition from instructor-led BLS training to the AHA computer-based HeartCode BLS program. – Their results were so compelling, they have since transitioned most all training to

this method.  – They have documented savings of more than 40% over traditional instructor-led

programs in addition to more effective CPR.  – The improvements in CPR effectiveness include better ventilation rate and duration;

better compression depth, rate and number; and increased completeness of chest recoil.

• St. Thomas Heart Hospital has won national recognition as a top performer for their rapid response teams (RRT) as they were among the best in class, and their cardiac care considered top notch.

• However, the nurses on their medical/surgical units were not making effective use of the RRT.  – Following training of all the staff nurses on two units– 55% of the staff planned to change their practice– there was a 24% improvement in the staff’s ability to recognize the warning signs of

decline– there was a 30% increase in calls to the RRT– 0 incidence of failure to recognize warning signs of decline– 2 fewer codes per 25 staffed beds.

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Trend #8 Future of the “Learning Profession”Trend #8 Future of the “Learning Profession” is going in new directions is going in new directions

WHERE ARE WE GOING … ?WHERE ARE WE GOING … ?

Podcasts Pod=iPod / cast=broadcast, aka webcasts, netcasts, learncastsSend audio/visual content over the internet for portable playback on an iPod or a PC. It’s

known as a form of “Edutainment”Strengths: replay anytime, anyplace, good quality imaging/sound

Wiki“Wiki wiki” means __________????A web page that can be viewed and modified by anybody who is provided access. Provide asynchronous communication and collaboration.Strengths: allows for collaboration, simplicity Weaknesses: Control of Content

BlogsWeb+log = BlogWebsite that contains chronological, dated entries about a given topic. Some blogs allow for comments and feedback. They often contain links to other sites. Blogs reflect the voice of the writer. Strengths: They can offer discussion forums, provide explanation, how to instructions. They can easily be updated and can therefore contain current information.

Communities Educators are leading innovation

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Open Discussion Items …Open Discussion Items …Q & AQ & A

What are you currently doing with e-Learning?

What new technology/courses/processes have you added in

recent months/years?

What new “ways” have worked well/what has been most

challenging?

Are you using webinars, blogs, wikis?

How do you share information among your peers at your

facility, regionally, across the country, worldwide?

What is on the horizon for you in terms of new types of

training?