Overview
A health care organization needs an appropriate variety of skilled, qualified people to fulfill its mission and to meet patient needs. The organization’s leaders work together to identify the number and types of staff needed based on the recommendations from department and service directors.
Recruiting, evaluating, and appointing staff are best accomplished through a coordinated, efficient, and uni- form process. It is also essential to document applicant skills, knowledge, education, and previous work experience. It is particularly important to carefully review the credentials of medical and nursing staff, because they are involved in clinical care processes and work directly with patients.
Health care organizations should provide staff with opportunities to learn and to advance personally and professionally. Thus, in-service education and other learning opportunities should be offered to staff.