title: A performance-based clinical achievement program.
abstract: A performance-based incentive plan demonstrates staff competence and objectively evaluates the standards used in the clinical achievement program. The position statement/performance evaluation consists of seven nursing standards; scoring guidelines measure each nurse's achievements and ensure equity.
authors.affiliation: Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Merian-Tresch
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004649:Employee Incentive Plans; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards