Everything You Need to Know About Competency Verification – Virtual Workshop
July 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CDT
Competency Verification Virtual Workshop with Donna Wright
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12:00 PM CT – 1:30 PM CT
Join Donna Wright for another piece of her new virtual competency event series, ‘Everything You Need to Know About Competency Verification’.
Discover practical competency verification methods that improve accountability, engagement, staff ownership, and real-world competency validation in healthcare. This virtual workshop will explore the eleven categories of competency verification. We will discuss methods that assess technical skills, critical thinking skills, and interpersonal skills. Most organizations use 2-5 methods. We will go beyond this into some creative ways to assess competencies. Some that will actually save you time AND money.
Continued Education:
- 1.5 Contact Hours will be awarded to individuals who attend the full session and complete an evaluation.
- Creative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Cost:
$39 per person
Special Competency Series Offer:
Register for 2 or more competency workshop sessions and pay just $25 per event with code:
‘2FOR50’
*****Limited-time series promotion.
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Why Competency Verification in Healthcare Often Falls Short:
Many healthcare organizations struggle with competency verification processes that:
- feel repetitive,
- lack meaning,
- create unnecessary administrative burden,
- and fail to improve actual clinical performance.
Traditional competency validation methods often focus on compliance rather than meaningful demonstration of competency.
This workshop explores practical approaches to competency verification that support:
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- accountability,
- engagement,
- ownership,
- and improved clinical practice.
Workshop Learning Outcomes:
Participants Will Learn How To:
- Identify effective competency verification methods
- Differentiate competency assessment from competency verification
- Improve competency validation processes
- Reduce unnecessary competency burden
- Create meaningful verification systems
- Increase staff engagement and accountability
- Align competency verification with organizational priorities
- Use practical competency documentation strategies
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Explore Effective Competency Verification Methods:
Participants will explore practical competency verification methods, including:
- return demonstrations,
- peer review,
- case studies,
- mock events,
- self-assessment,
- quality monitors,
- exemplars,
- and observation-based validation techniques.
The workshop focuses on selecting methods that align with:
- actual practice,
- organizational goals,
- and meaningful competency outcomes.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for
- Nurse leaders
- Nurse educators
- Nursing professional development specialists
- Clinical competency coordinators
- Magnet® leaders
- Pathway to Excellence® leaders
- Staff development leaders
- Directors of education
- Healthcare executives overseeing competency systems
The Donna Wright Competency Assessment Model™
The Donna Wright Competency Assessment Model™ is recognized across healthcare as one of the leading approaches to competency assessment and competency verification.
Built around the principles of:
- ownership,
- empowerment,
- and accountability,
The model helps healthcare organizations create competency systems that are:
- practical,
- sustainable,
- efficient,
- and outcomes-driven.
Thousands of healthcare organizations have used this framework to modernize competency assessment practices and improve staff engagement.
Learn From Donna Wright
Donna Wright is an internationally recognized healthcare consultant, speaker, and author specializing in competency assessment, leadership development, and professional practice. She is best known for her bestselling book:
The Ultimate Guide to Competency Assessment in Health Care
Her competency model has become an industry standard for healthcare organizations seeking more effective and meaningful competency systems. Donna has worked with healthcare teams across the globe to operationalize competency systems that improve accountability, engagement, and outcomes.
Practical Competency Verification Strategies You Can Apply Immediately
This workshop focuses on real-world implementation — not just theory.
Participants will leave with:
- actionable competency verification ideas,
- practical validation strategies,
- implementation guidance,
- and approaches that support meaningful competency demonstration in clinical practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Competency Verification in Healthcare
What is competency verification in healthcare?
Competency verification in healthcare is the process of validating that healthcare professionals can safely and effectively demonstrate required knowledge, skills, judgment, and performance.
What is the difference between competency assessment and competency verification?
Competency assessment refers to the broader process of evaluating competency needs and performance, while competency verification specifically focuses on validating that competency has been demonstrated.
Why is competency verification important in nursing?
Competency verification supports patient safety, accountability, quality outcomes, and professional practice by ensuring healthcare staff can effectively perform required responsibilities.
What are examples of competency verification methods?
Examples include:
- return demonstrations,
- peer review,
- case studies,
- observation,
- self-assessment,
- mock events,
- and quality monitoring activities.
Why do healthcare competency verification programs fail?
Programs often fail when they become overly compliance-focused, disconnected from real practice, or reliant on repetitive annual checklists that lack meaningful engagement.
How can healthcare organizations improve competency verification?
Organizations can improve competency verification by using varied validation methods, engaging frontline staff, prioritizing meaningful competencies, and focusing on ownership and accountability.
Who should attend a competency verification workshop?
These workshops are beneficial for nurse leaders, educators, competency coordinators, staff development professionals, and healthcare leaders overseeing competency initiatives.