HCS/341 Human Resources in Health Care
September 16, 2013
Gregory Guntly Training and Development Initial training and ongoing development are critical in the health care industry. This field requires extensive skills and it is always changing. Continuous training and development is beneficial for the employee but it also benefits the health care organization in which the employee works. The organization is responsible for the training and development of its employees but the employee must also take the initiative to learn the material and procedures presented. Employers and employees must work together to determine the appropriate training and development required in order for the employee to be successful and the organization to be profitable. Health care has made significant changes over the …show more content…
Training evaluations should be completed after each training session is completed. The trainer or supervisor needs to ensure that the trainee has understood the training and is proficient at executing what is expected. This performance of the employee regarding the training should be monitored and reviewed with the employee so that all parties understand how well the employee is performing. Performance reviews should also take place on an annual basis. The performance review should include all disciplinary action taken as well as training and development completed. These performance reviews should ultimately reflect the true value and overall knowledge level of the employee. Human resources keep record of all these performance reviews for the entire length of employment in a master file and will be used for promotions if necessary. If an employee must be terminated for performance failure, these performance reviews will allow human resources to justify the termination. Performance reviews are used for multiple