Developing unit-focused peer coaches for the clinical setting.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of continuing education in nursing
Abstract
In teaching, nursing management, and professional development, the traditional one-to-one approach is used in the peer coach relationship. In clinical environments, the use of peer coaches is a creative way to implement practice change. Tailoring the concept of peer coaching to consider the dynamics and structure of the clinical environment is essential. This article describes the use of a change model in the preparation of peer coaches for safe patient handling in an acute care setting. Unit-focused peer coach preparation includes multiple teaching techniques, such as lecture, hands-on experience, and scripting. Unit-focused peer coaches are a helpful adjunct to nursing staff development.
First Page
260
Last Page
269
DOI
10.3928/00220124-20110215-02
Publication Date
6-1-2011
Recommended Citation
Zadvinskis, I., Glasgow, G., & Salsbury, S. (2011). Developing unit-focused peer coaches for the clinical setting. Journal of continuing education in nursing, 42(6), 260–269. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20110215-02