The clinical teacher. A critical link in competence development

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Organizational Development
• Clinical Competence

Background:

• Staff development personnel are tasked with ensuring organizational competence.
• Effective knowledge transfer into practical skills is essential for staff performance.
• Market conditions do not alter the need for competent staff.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on one organization's approach to staff competence development.
• To describe how collaboration facilitates the transfer of learning.
• To highlight the role of clinical educators and staff in achieving competence.

Main Methods:

• Descriptive report of an organizational strategy.
• Focus on interdepartmental collaboration between education and clinical staff.
• Case study of a specific organizational response to competence development.

Main Results:

• Successful transfer of knowledge to effective performance was achieved.
• Collaboration between clinical educators and clinical staff proved effective.
• The organization addressed its need for competent staff.

Conclusions:

• Collaboration is key to successful learning transfer in healthcare settings.
• Proactive staff development is vital for maintaining organizational competence.
• Effective strategies are needed to bridge the gap between knowing and doing.