title: Using competency-based education in the perioperative setting.
abstract: To assure quality of orientation and meet JCAHO standards in the operating room (OR), educators and managers reviewed curriculum and educational resources. Using competency-based education in a perioperative program clearly defines expectations for the OR nurse.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Voorhees
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education*