Methods and strategies for assessing competencies of staff.

Methods and strategies for assessing competencies of staff.

Meet with your practicum preceptor to discuss methods and strategies for assessing competencies of staff.
In your microsystem/organization discuss the following:
a. What are staff competencies? (Organizational, clinical, specialty)
b. What determines if a skill is to be assessed for competency? (i.e., low volume, high risk?)
c. How are they “measured” and documented?
d. Whose responsibility is it to ensure patients are cared for by competent staff?
e. What is the relationship between the nurse manager and staff development specialist in evaluating competencies?