title: Practitioner competency assessment and career ladders as a recruiting and retention tool.
abstract: The assessment of competency for respiratory care practitioners involves a thorough understanding of what defines competence, the development of a well-planned, continuous process that starts with new employee orientation, and a clearly communicated set of staff expectations. Career ladders are a tool that can be used to aid staff retention and recruitment, thereby reducing multiple costs associated with a high employee turnover rate, and to encourage professional development and accountability while achieving important departmental objectives.
authors.affiliation: Carolinas Medical Center, 10 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28232, USA. Russell.Reid@carolinashealthcare.org
authors.forename: Russell T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Reid
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*; D012124:Respiratory Care Units / Q000592:standards; D012139:Respiratory Therapy Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce