Preceptors are utilized in the clinical areas to facilitate competency assessment. Annual Performance Appraisal Tool is utilized to assess competency of all staff on an annual basis. Annual Performance Appraisals are kept in the employee personnel file. The above competencies are assessed with educational activities and posttests, and performance evaluations by the supervisor. These skills are assessed utilizing written tests, performance evaluation, or demonstrations.
Departments utilize checklists to assist with annual competencies.
All completed annual competency checklists are kept in the Employee's personnel file. Competency Assessment Departments develop, implement and evaluate criteria for proof of competency and procedures for remediation. An Annual Report is submitted to the Board of Trustees regarding competence trends and patterns of Clinical Programs employees. This report is developed and submitted with data from all departments by Staff Education and Human Resources.