title: Peer review: preparing the evaluator.
abstract: This article proposes a different approach to address a key issue within the performance appraisal process: the preparation of Peer Evaluators. The need to regularly assess and verify the clinical expertise of registered nurses has long been recognized. Health care facilities have responded, acknowledging that competency--based evaluation systems can contribute to RN autonomy, accountability, and the refinement of professional standards. The evolution of peer review has expanded the benefits and efficacy of such systems.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meredith
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D018024:Peer Review, Health Care / Q000379:methods*