Training and Development

Training and Development

Sherean Hollandsworth

HCS 341

February 3, 2014

Deb Stock

Training and Development

Training and education are vital in the health care field because the healthcare industry is always changing. The employees in the health care industry need to be trained continuously to stay updated on the changes in an organization. Having the right training and education in the health care system will help ensure quality services to patients. The importance of measuring competencies and the process for tracking and evaluating training effectiveness is also important in the health care field.

Training and Education

Most jobs in the health care industry require some kind of training and education. To properly fulfill a job in the health care industry, employees have to be well trained and educated. The employee’s job has to be done correctly to protect the organization and themselves from any legal issues. Training and educating employees can reduce errors by employees and protect his or her organization. A health care organization has to support the state and federal standards for each of the employees and the organization itself. This is why it is important that each employee in an organization be trained and educated on the state and federal health standards. By doing the job correctly and by following the state and federal standards, it will help prevent lawsuits filed against the organization and/or the employee.

Measuring Competencies

Measuring competence is important in figuring out the ability of employees to provide quality services. Competence is the knowledge, skills, abilities, and traits and is acquired through in-service training, work experience, and pre-service education. The importance of measuring competencies is to make sure that there are appropriate expectations set for competences and that the employees perform to standard. The health care organizations have to meet specific criteria to...