Some may see completing mandatory education as a burden, but they’re critical for maintaining compliance, and more importantly, high standards of resident care and safety. When employees neglect education obligations, the consequences can be serious, from safety risks to regulatory violations.
To understand how organizations successfully promote education that meets regulatory needs, our team at Healthcare Academy recently surveyed our advisory board members. Read on to discover the successful strategies they prefer and utilize to encourage their staff’s compliance with educational assignments.
Post Compliance Information Regularly
Our survey revealed that 73% found the regular dissemination of regulatory information effective in achieving and maintaining compliance in the completion of mandatory training modules. Organizations ensure that employees are aware of their obligations by consistently updating staff on compliance policies, regulatory changes, and deadlines.
This can be achieved in various ways, such as:
- Bulletin boards and intranet: Display updates about regulatory requirements in common areas or on internal platforms to keep critical information always visible.
- Email notifications: Periodic emails with updates or reminders about upcoming training deadlines help keep compliance top-of-mind.
- Educational webinars and resources: Providing accessible resources, such as webinars, ensures continuous learning and helps staff stay informed of changes in regulatory requirements.
Facilitate On-Site Education Compliance
Providing dedicated spaces and time for staff to complete on-site regulatory education can also help improve compliance rates. More than half of the respondents from our survey reported that this approach has been successful for them.
By offering workstations where staff can take time during their shift to complete educational assignments, you provide them with a distraction-free environment and make it easier to prioritize training.
Ultimately, this practice demonstrates your commitment to regulatory training and shows that you value education. It can help nurture a more compliant, knowledgeable, and competent workforce in the long run.
Make Regulatory Training Engaging
One of the biggest challenges achieving regulatory training compliance is ensuring that it is engaging and memorable. Organizations can use creative strategies like gamification to make training more interactive.
Rewarding employees for completing compliance assignments on time or recognizing them during staff meetings adds an element of fun and competition to what might otherwise feel like a tedious task.
Build a Culture of Compliance for a Lasting Impact on Resident Care
Compliance with educational assignments is critical to maintaining high standards in healthcare. Your efforts in keeping up with and implementing the best practices for ensuring education compliance in your organization will go a long way toward ensuring your teams are competent and well-prepared to deliver quality care.
By prioritizing effective compliance strategies, you can foster an environment that values both your staff’s professional development and, most importantly, the well-being of your residents.