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http://dx.doi.org/10.15269/JKSOEH.2022.32.4.414

Core Competency Requirements and Implementation of the Workers Health Center Employees  

Hee Gerl, Kim (College of Nursing, Gachon University)
Ryoun Sook, Lee (Department of Nursing, Hwasung Medi-Science University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene / v.32, no.4, 2022 , pp. 414-424 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study was established to ascertain the requirements and implementation of core competencies for employees of the a workers' health center. Methods: The study consisted of a four-step process: a literature review, focus group interviews, expert opinions, and a questionnaire. The survey was conducted online among 119 employees of the National Workers' Health Center. Results: As a result of the research, eleven core competencies and 37 sub-competencies were derived in three areas: Competence as a social worker, competence to perform duties, and competence for maintaining expertise. The key demands for core competencies were "health consultation" and "understanding of small businesses.". They responded that they needed to "maintain an ethical attitude" and "consult on workers' health.". The largest score difference between core competency requirements and competency implementation was "collaboration with the community.". Conclusions: It is necessary to increase competencies not only for competencies with high core requirements, but also for relatively low competencies. In addition, efforts should be made to improve the core competencies of the employees of the Workers' Health Center to effectively respond to changes in the industrial structure and crises such as COVID-19.
Keywords
Workers' health center; core competency; competency implementation;
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