Synergy and competence: tools of the trade.
Staff competence is important to assure optimal patient outcomes and is mandated by accreditation agencies. A tool to standardize and facilitate the competency validation process was developed and approved by an interdisciplinary team. The Synergy Model was used as the framework for tool development. A sample of the competency validation form, which illustrates the process of evaluating competence in moderate sedation, is provided.
Collins
Angela Smith
AS
Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0358, USA. acollins@bama.ua.edu
Strother
Doris
D
D002983:Clinical Competence; D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D013192:Staff Development