Are You Survey Ready? Online Evaluation of a Multidrug-Resistant Organisms Educational Program in a Behavioral Health Hospital.

PURPOSE: The Joint Commission established a new safety goal mandating staff education in evidence-based infection prevention due to multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). This pilot study assessed the effectiveness of the MDRO educational module in our behavioral health hospital. DESIGN AND METHODS: An online survey was administered to a convenience sample (N = 44) consisting of employees hired within the previous 8 months. FINDINGS: Results identified knowledge gaps between and among disciplines that guided subsequent improvements to our MDRO educational module. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Online surveys are an effective way to evaluate knowledge gaps and may be useful in other educational activities within nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]