title: The competence gap.
abstract: A study of HCAs’ skills shows in-house training may be inadequate, and should be a priority for employers.
authors.affiliation: Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rush
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000592:standards*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009660:Northern Ireland; D012956:Societies, Nursing