Computerizing records for continuing education.

Abstract

The system was devised as a joint project by members of the Nursing Education Department, secretarial staff, and Information Services. The nursing education department members identified needed outcomes. The secretaries described what was necessary to simplify data entry. The information services personnel had the technical expertise to interpret the input from the others and put the system together. All members of this project were essential to its development. The reports provide information about classes, attendees, and educational budgets. The reports also meet requirements of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and state continuing education regulations.