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Designing a process for simulation-based annual nurse competency assessment
Eugene M E Waterval1, Kelly Stephan, Denise Peczinka
1Orlando Health, Florida 32806, USA. Eugene.waterval@orlandohealth.com
Abstract:
The education council at Orlando Regional Medical Center identified a need to improve the annual nurse competency assessment. A revision process was implemented to improve the method and efficiency of assessing nurse competency. This process included evaluating population-specific competencies using simulation-based scenarios that were developed by a multidisciplinary team. The results showed high participant satisfaction scores and cost savings because of an individualized, efficient approach and bundling of resources.
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