Strategic planning for training: how to manage the competence of your workforce

Peak performance in today's challenging business environment requires systematic management of workforce competencies. The strategic planning approach to training offers a systematic method for defining the competency requirements of the workforce; devising plans, policies and strategies for developing these competencies; allocating resources; and implementing a performance-based training system. The strategic training plan is a vehicle for putting management in control of the competence of the workforce by gaining control of the training system.     

Know your scopes

How much do you know about the endoscopes you buy? If you're anything like most of your colleagues in purchasing, the answer probably is, "Not enough." Endoscopes are incredibly complex instruments. They're also very expensive (but you already knew that). So it makes sense to know something about them when making purchase decisions. Endoscope expert Patricia Holland, R.N., marketing and clinical consultant for FiberTech Medical, often provides education on the structure and operation of endoscopes, as well as criteria for selecting them. The following discussion of flexible endoscopes was adapted from her presentation at a recent conference sponsored by the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, of which she is a past president. Material provided by FiberTech, an endoscope repair company based in Baltimore, was also incorporated.     

Know your threshold

A fall protection survey should be performed to identify potential fall hazards. A fall protection policy should then be developed and employees trained as needed.     

Know your nose. An inside look at how it keeps you healthy

Your nose provides you with the remarkable ability to smell. But smell is only one small part of how your nose works. The most important function of the nose is to clean, moisten and warm the air you breathe before it reaches your lungs.     

浅谈做好医院档案管理的几个环节

加强医院档案管理,发挥档案的作用,是医院管理者的一项重要工作.全文提出了一些有利加强医院档案管理的方法:强化普通职工的档案意识,提高档案管理者综合素质和硬件设施,加强档案管理的标准化,建立医院信息一体化和做好档案信息综合利用.