STANDARD 4 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

All staff have access to appropriate education programmes which maintain and augment their knowledge and skills.

4. CRITERIA

4.1 The orientation programme introduces new staff to relevant aspects of the facility and prepares them for their role and responsibilities.

4.2 There is a mechanism for identifying staff development and education needs.

4.3 There is evidence that all staff have the opportunity to attend on-the-job training, in-service education and continuing education programmes which are appropriate to their work.

INTERPRETATION

Where the facility cannot provide the necessary programme, cooperation is sought from external sources.

4.4 Professional staff are actively assisted to attend relevant programmes conducted by their professional group, other related associations and educational institutions.

4.5 In facilities where trainee specialists or medical undergraduates are present, provision is made for their adequate training.