Paperless Precepting: Development of an Electronic Competency Assessment Tool

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Technology
• Nursing Education
• Organizational Development

Background:

• Implementing standardized competency-based orientation programs in large health systems presents challenges.
• Ensuring consistent training and resource access across diverse clinical areas is crucial for nursing staff.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the process of developing and implementing a technology-driven, competency-based orientation program.
• To introduce an electronic tool for initial competency assessment and resource management.

Main Methods:

• Harnessing technology to create a structured orientation program.
• Developing an electronic initial competency assessment tool.
• Integrating standardized practice resources within the electronic tool.

Main Results:

• The electronic tool offers convenient access to standardized practice resources.
• Completion of initial competencies is effectively tracked.
• Nursing professional development practitioners experience increased efficiency.

Conclusions:

• Technology can facilitate the development of consistent, competency-based orientation programs.
• Electronic assessment tools improve alignment across clinical areas and resource utilization.
• Standardized orientation enhances nursing professional development and practice consistency.