Quality Improvement/Educational ActivityAt — Los Gatos Surgical Center

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Opportunity Summary 

Support and implement a nursing synthesis project focused on perioperative staff preparedness for Local Anesthetic Toxicity (LAST). The project will include a simulation and educational activity of LAST emergency, with participant assessment before and after the activity. The experience is intended to strengthen recognition of LAST, emergency response, interdisciplinary teamwork, and application of evidence-based practices in the perioperative ambulatory setting.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Collaborate effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
  • Use field-specific tools, technologies, procedures, or practices.
  • Conduct research and/or analyze data.

Student Learning Outcomes - Other

1. Develop and implement evidence-based nursing- led perioperative education.
2. Apply leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Opportunity Training 

Student will receive an overview of the current practices related to the recognition and treatment of LAST, organizational workflow and simulation logistics.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

The training will be provided maintaining psychological and physical safety under the direct supervision of the Medical director

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Paybi-weeklypart of the regular work and functions of the employee, no additional compensation will be issueYes
Program 
Center for Community Engagement
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Los Gatos, CA
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
5hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing