Instructional Manual for Training Directors in Skilled Nursing Facilities -- To be Used with 'Care of the Geriatric Patient -- A Manual for the Nurse Aide'.

摘要

Assistance is given in this manual to directors of training in skilled nursing facilities who are involved in staff development. Much of the content of the manual was presented in a 40-hour course conducted at 12 locations throughout California for registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses. Major elements of staff development are orientation, skills training, continuing education, and management and supervisory development. Learning depends on motivation, the capacity to learn, past and current experiences, and active involvement of the learner. It is enhanced by problem solving, and its effectiveness is dependent upon feedback. In writing objectives for a learning situation, three parts should be included for each objective: action, content, and evidence. Typical verbs and phrases to use in developing objectives are listed. Various training methods are examined, with particular attention given to methods of teaching and role playing. The quality of education and training that occurs in a skilled nursing facility can be greatly enhanced by proper planning and scheduling of training programs. The development of a budget for training should consider the training site, training equipment, training materials, training consultants, and external continuing education. Additional information and forms related to training are contained in appendixes, as is a bibliography.