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Agency nurse assessment for competency.

Karen E Novak1

  • 1Department of Education, Shands at AGH, Gainesville, Florida 32601, USA. novake@shands.ufl.edu

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
|August 4, 2005
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This study aims to standardize agency nurse performance with hospital nurses for safe patient care. Key steps include enhanced orientation, skills assessment, and competency documentation for accountability.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Standards
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Agency nurses often have performance standards differing from hospital-based nurses.
  • This disparity can impact the continuity and quality of patient care.
  • Standardizing performance is crucial for maintaining high healthcare delivery levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish equivalent performance standards for agency nurses compared to hospital nurses.
  • To ensure continuity of safe, quality patient care across different nursing roles.
  • To enhance accountability for healthcare leaders in managing agency nurse competency.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a comprehensive orientation process with general modules.
  • Implementing paid orientation sessions including skills assessments for agency nurses.

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  • Creating resource tools like flip cards and establishing annual general assessments.
  • Establishing a documented process for communicating agency nurse competency to charge nurses.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed methods facilitate the standardization of agency nurse performance.
    • Implementation of structured orientation and assessment improves competency evaluation.
    • Clear documentation and communication channels enhance oversight and accountability.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardizing agency nurse performance is achievable through structured processes.
    • Defined processes for orientation, assessment, and competency management are essential.
    • Holding healthcare leaders accountable ensures the successful implementation of these standards.