Frequently Asked Questions
About the Content Development Process
1. What are the sources of content?
Information for the clinical content modules is researched through multiple sources, including:
- Government agencies (i.e. CDC, NIH institutes)
- National private agencies (i.e. American Heart Association)
- Professional organizations (i.e. AMA)
- Professional specialty organizations (i.e. American College of…).
2. What are the credentials of medical writers?
A highly skilled team of Medical and RN Writers, each has many years of experience in writing patient education materials for hospitals, health systems, private organizations, and professional organizations. Each nurse has many years of professional experience in various specialties, such as cardiology, pulmonary diseases, organ transplantation (kidney, liver, pancreas), orthopaedics, oncology, and others. In addition to their clinical experience, our nurses are well published in both nursing and physician medical journals, are active members in professional organizations, have conducted professional national presentations, serve as guest editors for nursing journals in their specialty area, and have many years of clinical and patient/family education experience.
Each writer has many years experience in nursing, healthcare education, training and development. In addition, many have held or currently hold positions as professors of nursing, while others have developed and implemented comprehensive patient/family educational programs.
Below is a sample of the experience and accomplishments typical of Medical and RN Writers:
Education:
Most of the writers have either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Masters of Science in Nursing
Leadership Roles:
Chairman of Patient and Family Education Committees
Project Coordinators for Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare
Currently holding management positions and/or clinical positions in various departments at local hospitals
Active role in professional nursing organizations
Who’s Who in Rising Young Americans
Outstanding Employee Awards
Certifications:
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
CPR Instructor
Basic Life Support Instructor
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Certified Poison Information Specialist
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Certifications in various clinical techniques
Publications:
Editor- Orthopaedic Nursing Journal
Guest Editor- Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Neonatal Nursing
Published articles in Journal of Continuing Education for the Family Physician, Nursing Spectrum, Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazine, Journal of Nursing Administrations, and Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc.
Written patient education materials for ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Presentations:
Lecturer for Cardiovascular Nursing Program
Guest Lecturer for National Pediatric Cardiology Symposium
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses – National Convention
Research:
Primary Investigators in various research studies, such as those involving HIV/AIDS, multiple births, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular conditions.
3. What is the editorial review process?
There is a strict internal review process for all clinical content. This includes fact-checking against all sources utilized, substantiation for each piece of information, and a clinical review by multiple RNs.
4. How is the content updated?
Each clinical content module is reviewed, fact-checked, and updated on an annual basis. Typical updated information includes the following:
· Newly published statistics
· New guidelines (i.e., changed vaccination schedules, mammography guidelines)
· New clinical research trial results
· Links to sources
· Other
The complete review and updating process ensures current and accurate health information is maintained. In addition, enhancements may be made including new sections, additional medical illustrations, etc.
