Enhancing effectiveness in assessing forensic nursing staff competency.
Assessing the competency of forensic nurses is an evolving area of management practice. This article presents a performance-based model for the assessment process. Examples of competency assessment activities that can measure psychomotor skills, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills are discussed, along with a sample competency for a selected skill. Evaluation strategies and their effectiveness are also analyzed.
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA.
Phyllis J
PJ
Miller
D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004282:Documentation; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal; D053604:Forensic Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States