GYNECOLOGY ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Philosophy, Women’s Health Program To be included
Philosophy, Gynecology-Gyne-oncology Unit To be developed
The Women’s Health Program Team To be included
Resource Information The Web Centre for Women’s Health 

TOPIC = relevent internet link	RESOURCE INFORMATION
Welcome to the WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM at Health Sciences Centre.	Philosophy, Women’s Health Program  Philosophy, Gynecology-Gyne-oncology Unit  The Women’s Health Program Team ViaHealth
1. Overview of physical layout of Women’s Hospital.     Overview of physical layout and equipment on unit
2. Review of use of equipment: oxygen therapy equipment including tanks and oxygen concentrators, Kangaroo pumps, Baxter pumps, etc	Gynecology Education Days Resource Manual To be included
3. Glucometer certification and recertification process. Use and testing of Elite glucometer.	Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual
4. Skin and wound care management	Gynecology Education Days Resource Manual Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual
5. Central Lines (PICC, long and short term central lines and Subcutaneous Venous Access Device)	Central Line Education Package Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual
6. Pain management: standard and modalities. Slides on Pain     Relieving Pain after Surgery	Gynecology Education Days  Resource Manual Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual Pharmacology Reference Manual
7. PCA nursing management	PCA Learning Package Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual Pharmacology Reference Manual
8. Epidural nursing management and Certification. This will usually be conducted after the initial orientation period for RN’s.	Epidural Learning Package Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual Pharmacology Reference Manual
9. PRN	PRN Reference Manual
10. Documentation	To be included
11.Computer education: email, AMU,PRN, Laboratory Results, security (dependent on individual need and programs included in Centre-wide Nursing Orientation)	IHIS Reference Manual
12. Gynecology Examination Room.   PAP Test     Abnormal PAP Test  STD Module  Gynecologic Infections	Reference booklet. ViaHealth Cervical/Vaginal Cytology Chlamydia Testing Cervical/Vaginal Cytology
13. Emergency equipment and 99 Review	Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual
14. Overview of Gynecology (refer to attached Gynecology Orientation Process)	Gynecology Orientation Reference Manual Gynecology Education Days Resource Manual Material provided by Education Teams
15. Venous blood sampling and starting IV ‘s	IV Learning Package Schedule time with the IV Team: contact the Unit Manager
16. Physical assessment	Physical assessment: A guide for nurses. Gynecology Education Days Resource Manual
17. Counseling	Gynecology Education Days Resource Manual: “Counseling Skills for Nurses”
18. HIV Counseling	Gynecology Education Days Resource Manual
19. Domestic Violence   Reference	Violence against Women: Searle Resource Kit (includes video)
20. Care Guides and Case Management	Gynecology Education Days Resource Manual
21. Women's Health Issues	Gynecology Education Days Resource Manual Resources Mature Women's Health Program

Orientation Phase 2.
The new staff member will be assigned to work with a preceptor. The preceptor and new staff member will determine learning needs and the related strategies. Refer to the attached page for the Orientation Process: Gynecology Nursing Care.

Responsibilities of the new staff member:

• Active participation in the design of the individualized orientation plan.
• Liaison with the preceptor to identify and prioritize short and long term learning needs and to set a plan to meet these needs. The plan should include mutually agreeable strategies and time frames.
• Utilizes available resources.

• Acts as a role model.
• Provides orientation on the unit including: review of clinical practice; work organization and time management; reviews channels of communication with all members of the health care team; and reviews documentation requirements.
• Liaison with the new staff member to identify and prioritize short and long term learning needs and to set a plan to meet these needs. The plan should include mutually agreeable strategies and time frames.
• Facilitates problem solving and learning opportunities on the unit. Provides feedback and collaboratively evaluates how learning needs are being met, on an ongoing basis.
• Acts as a resource for the new staff member.

TOPIC	RESOURCE MATERIAL	STRATEGIES
Gynecology surgery: Abdominal hysterectomy   Vaginal hysterectomy   Radical hysterectomy   Bladder surgery Gynecology Module  Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Postmenopausal Bleeding	Gynecology Orientation Reference Manual Work of Education Team To be included. Clinical References ViaHealth	Include in Phase 1 Orientation with preceptor Spend time with Education Team rep. Clinical experience
Reproductive issues: Menstrual Cycle Review Family planning   Contraception Module  Planned Parenthood  Infertility Infertility Module Ovarian hyperstimulation	Gynecology Orientation Reference Manual Work of Education Team To be included	Include in Phase 1 Orientation with preceptor Spend time with Education Team rep. Clinical experience.
Chronic pelvic pain: Endometriosis Endometriosis Module PID  Pain management	Gynecology Orientation Reference Manual Work of Education Team To be included	Include in Phase 1 Orientation with preceptor Spend time with Education Team rep. Clinical experience
Gyne-oncology and Palliative Care in an acute care setting:  Cervical Cancer Screening Module Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Pain management  Slides on Pain	Gynecology Orientation Reference Manual Work of Education Team To be included Cancers OncoLink Gynecologic Cancers Cancer Net	Include in Phase 1 Orientation with preceptor Spend time with Education Team rep. Clinical experience.
Pregnancy loss	Gynecology Orientation Reference Manual Work of Education Team To be included	Include only brief overview in Phase 1 Phase 2 to be planned at approx. 6 months Orientation with preceptor Spend time with Education Team rep. Clinical experience.