title: Competency assurance: applying the concept.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to increase understanding of the concept of competency assurance; to encourage associations of health professionals to develop a competency assurance program; and to motivate health care personnel to participate in a competency assurance program. The concept of competency assurance as defined by Wilson is used and its application and usefulness for a national association and its members are illustrated.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012952:Societies; D014481:United States