title: Evaluation: an important aspect of staff development service.
abstract: Evaluation is an important aspect of staff development service. However, it is frequently overlooked or superficially addressed in staff development quality management programs. This article emphasizes the importance of multilevel evaluation techniques to assure quality education and promote effective use of staff development resources. The author suggests the greatest impact in staff development evaluation lies in the ability to demonstrate transference of learning to the bedside.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Jeska
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003625:Data Collection; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000592:standards*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States