title: How to accomplish organization-wide competency and education.
abstract: To achieve high-quality, low-cost outcomes, all employees must be competent in their fields. Ensure one high standard for the entire organization with these seven steps to plan an organization-wide education and competency program.
authors.affiliation: Alene Burke & Associates, Lutz, Fla., USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*