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A needs assessment strategy for educational planning.

M Bullard

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |September 1, 1983
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    Occupational therapy managers can use a needs assessment strategy to identify training needs using objective data. This approach aligns training with organizational goals and has secured increased funding for professional development.

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Human Resources Development

    Background:

    • Growing public concern over healthcare quality and cost necessitates data-driven management decisions.
    • Employee expectations for participative management and career advancement require responsive training programs.
    • Current economic conditions and evolving career landscapes impact healthcare workforce development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a needs assessment strategy for occupational therapy managers.
    • To demonstrate how to identify and prioritize training needs based on objective data.
    • To align staff development with organizational objectives and resource allocation.

    Main Methods:

    • Discusses various needs assessment techniques for identifying training requirements.

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  • Proposes a structured report format for documenting assessed needs and training plans.
  • Emphasizes the importance of employee participation in the assessment process.

    • Main Results:

    • The needs assessment strategy effectively identifies crucial training needs.
    • Implementation led to a significant increase in allocated funds for education and training.
    • The strategy facilitates the integration of training outcomes into quality assurance and managerial planning.

    Conclusions:

    • A data-driven needs assessment strategy is essential for effective occupational therapy management.
    • This approach ensures training investments are aligned with both employee development and organizational goals.
    • The successful application of the strategy resulted in tangible benefits, including increased training budgets.