Technique for in-service education

Employee training can help to increase effective group interaction, eliminate the gap between actual and desired abilities, introduce new ideas and skills, and improve attitude and productivity. It should be based on learner participation, concepts geared to the student's level, student motivation, management support and instructor capability. Objectives are set as specific steps to attainment of a goal. The process involves a teaching plan, teaching methods, and evaluation of progress. An example of such training is the introduction of a new tray-setting method for hospital food service, which includes procedure analysis, some modified diet information, slide presentation and demonstration, and practice. The results were greater accuracy, less time and effort consumed and greater job satisfaction.