Applying a Critical Review of an Online Platform for Nurse Practitioner Regulatory Assessment Using a Human Factors Approach.

Using human factors approaches such as usability and usefulness in the evaluation of computerized information systems is key to the successful adoption for end users. Usability is associated with measuring the ease of use of a system, whereas usefulness is concerned with the accuracy and currency of the system content. At the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, the nurse practitioner peer review incorporates the use of an online platform as part of the assessment process.

Nurse Practitioner Regulatory Assessment: Transitioning From an Onsite to a Virtual Format.

The Nurse Practitioner Onsite Peer Review is an integral part of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives Quality Assurance program. Traditionally an in-person assessment, Nurse Practitioner Onsite Peer Review involves a critical review of documentation by an experienced nurse practitioner assessor against regulatory standards and entry-level competencies. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting environmental limitations required the college to rethink its approach to onsite reviews, resulting in the quality assurance program embarking on a pilot project to explore the feasibility of conducting reviews virtually.