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Implementing the Performance Based Development System (PBDS) at Naval Medical Center San Diego
Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Competency-based performance development helps tailor Registered Nurse (RN) training to individual needs, potentially saving time. Implementation challenges in the military context offer insights for all staff development educators.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Staff Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Healthcare reform, budget constraints, and downsizing impact military healthcare settings.
- Registered Nurses (RNs) require tailored orientation and training.
- Competency-based performance development offers a theoretical framework for efficient staff development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the implementation of competency-based performance development for RNs in a military setting.
- To identify the stimuli, rationale, and obstacles associated with this educational approach.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the theoretical underpinnings and practical implementation of competency-based performance development.
- Analysis of factors influencing the adoption and challenges faced in a military healthcare context.
Main Results:
- Competency-based performance development assesses RN knowledge and skills for personalized training.
- This approach is theoretically time-efficient for RN orientation.
- Implementation in the military revealed common obstacles relevant to broader staff development.
Conclusions:
- Competency-based performance development is a valuable tool for individualized RN staff development.
- The military's experience with this program highlights challenges and rationale applicable to all staff development educators.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for effective implementation in diverse healthcare settings.