title: How well do you know your patient population?
abstract: A firm knowledge of patient population characteristics enables accurate competency assessment.
authors.affiliation: Standards Interpretation, JCAHO, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill, USA.
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Giuntoli
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations