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Drug Dosage Calculations , Drug Information Services/statistics & numerical data , Drug Information Services/standards , Infusion Pumps/statistics & numerical data , Infusion Pumps/standards , Medication Errors/prevention & control , Colorado , Medication Errors/statistics & numerical data , Utilization ReviewABSTRACT
Assessing the competency of forensic nurses is an evolving area of management practice. This article presents a performance-based model for the assessment process. Examples of competency assessment activities that can measure psychomotor skills, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills are discussed, along with a sample competency for a selected skill. Evaluation strategies and their effectiveness are also analyzed.
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Clinical Competence/standards , Employee Performance Appraisal , Forensic Nursing/standards , Nursing Staff/standards , Documentation , Humans , Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations , Nurse Administrators , United StatesABSTRACT
Having an effective ongoing competency assessment program allows regulatory compliance for competency assessment, OASIS data collection, and information management, while enhancing existing quality management efforts. This article provides an overview of the competency assessment process, its regulatory underpinnings, and describes how this process fits into the existing performance and quality measurements within a home care organization.
