Using the hospital Intranet to meet competency standards for nurses.
Regulatory agencies increasingly require hospitals to provide evidence of employee compliance with mandated competencies. This article provides information on the innovative use of Intranet-delivered computer-based training as an effective and efficient method of providing and documenting training to meet regulatory requirements. The authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Intranet-based instructional modules, instruction on developing Intranet-based modules, and an example of a healthcare system that is effectively using intranet-based modules for competency training.
Wolford
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St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. RAWolford@aol.com
Hughes
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D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods; D006747:Hospital Communication Systems; D006801:Humans; D007196:Indiana; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D012984:Software