Age-Specific Competency Assessment

Age-Specific Competency Assessment

Patrick McNally

9/25/1998

Dear Colleagues;

In this every changing world of managed care another bit of information is
coming to the forefront requiring us to prove our ability to provide
quality care. I do not wish to reinvent the wheel and am asking what
experience others may have in the arena of the Age-Specific Competency
Assessment.

Here at ACH we have the task of answering 4 general competency statements
with respect to each of the following age groups; neonatal, infant, toddler,
pre-school, school age, adolescent and adult (includes geriatric).

Our questions are:
        1) Demonstrates general knowledge of growth and development for
specific age groups including effects of the healthcare experience.
        2) Recognizes and uses specific age/developmental information in
delivery of actual care.
        3) Possesses skills and knowledge to assist patients in activities
of daily living, as appropriate.
        4) Interacts with patients/families using age/developmental
communication skills that take into consideration special developmental
needs.

Thanks in advance,

Patrick K. McNally, CPO
Chief, Orthotics & Prosthetics
Arkansas Children's Hospital
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