Caregivers In A Hospital Setting: A Case Study

One tool used to improve performance of caregivers in a hospital setting is the clinical ladder. The clinical ladder is developed to entice caregivers to develop new skills (Pierson, 2010). It also encourages the caregiver to develop leadership skills and to be financially rewarded for the effort. Clinical ladders began cropping up in the 1970s (Pierson, 2010). Caregivers can move from novice to expert while being supported and encouraged by more senior staff and administration. (Pierson, 2010). Clear guidelines are set with tangible objectives (Pierson, 2010). In my experience as a department director in a hospital and as a member of the review board, I can attest to the pride with which caregivers report their progress. At our institution,