Competency assessment in healthcare organizations is an ongoing effort “focused on
(assessing) the specific knowledge, technical skills, and abilities required (of nurses)
to deliver safe, quality care” (
The Joint Commission [TJC], 2022
, para. 9). The TJC does not specify what competencies to assess or the time between
assessments. It is up to each healthcare organization to create a plan based on the
skill level of its nursing staff, “the needs of its patient population, conditions
or diseases treated, and the equipment it uses” (
The Joint Commission [TJC], 2022
, para.12). Numerous pediatric facilities choose to validate nursing competencies
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References
- Developing a skills-fair workshop: Enhancing competency performance.Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 1992; 11
- Competency assessment vs. orientation.
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Publication history
Published online: June 25, 2022
Accepted:
June 21,
2022
Received:
June 20,
2022
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