Competency Management for the Emergency Department |
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ISBN: |
9781578396887 |
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ISBN-10: |
1578396883 |
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Copyright: |
2005 |
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Edition: |
1st |
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Authors: |
Avillion,
Adrianne E., Brunt, Barbara A.,
Valois, Gwen A.,
Alberico, Jane G.,
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Doody's Expert Review
Score: 74 |
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Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. |
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Reviewer:
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Anna Jarrett,
PhD, ACNP, FNP - BC
(University of Arkansas)
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Description
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This is a succinct overview of methods to manage competency in the emergency department. |
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Purpose
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The purpose, managing competence in the emergency department, is clearly stated, the objectives are measurable and worthy. The book meets the author's objectives. |
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Audience
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It is written for emergency department clinicians, managers, or administrators. The author appears to be credible. |
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Features
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The book covers methods to measure competency in the emergency department. It includes tables and forms for implementing a competency management system. These are very valuable to the manager or administrator of EDs. |
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Assessment
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This is a recommended book for beginning managers, managers who are tasked to implement a competency management system in any emergency department. It is useful for these identified, specific objectives. |
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