COMPETENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

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Author: Adrianne Avillion, DEd, RN, Barbara Brunt, MA, MN(c), RN, BC, Gwen Valois, MS, RN, BC, Jane Alberico, MS, RN, CEN
Publisher: HCPro, Inc.
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN 10: 1578396883
ISBN 13: 9781578396887
Edition: 1st

Description:

Competency Management for the Emergency Department is a complete competency program created specifically for assessing, validating, and documenting the skills of ED nurses. This resource addresses topics and skills needed to meet and exceed the competency requirements of the JCAHO and other regulatory bodies. Also includes helpful tips and strategies for effectively assessing and evaluating the training needs of ED nursing staff.

Table of Contents

Front Matter

Why is competency validation required?

What is competency validation?

Include competency validation in job descriptions and the performance-evaluation process

Train staff to perform competency validation

Keep up with new competencies

Using your skills checklists

How to use the files on your CD-ROM

ED—Emergency Department

ALL (General, All Units)

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