Training Needs Assessment for New Employees in Hospital

Training Needs Assessment for New Employees in Hospital

1MENAGA.R, 2Dr. V. UMA

1Student, 2Professor

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION,

DR.NGP ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, COIMBATORE, TAMILNADU, INDIA.

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Abstract - This research aims to assess the training needs of new hires across key departments in a hospital setting, including clinical, non-clinical, administrative, and support divisions. The primary goal is to pinpoint existing skill gaps, examine current induction practices, and highlight high-priority training areas. Through a mixed-methods approach involving questionnaires, interviews, and feedback from department heads, the study identifies key areas needing improvement—such as familiarity with hospital policies, patient care routines, EMR utilization, infection prevention, and communication efficiency. The analysis highlights varying training requirements between clinical and non-clinical roles, reinforcing the need for customized departmental training plans. The findings support the implementation of a structured, role-based training approach to improve staff effectiveness, minimize operational risks, and boost patient satisfaction. The study concludes with actionable suggestions for hospital leadership to establish a consistent and impactful onboarding framework

Key words: Training Needs Assessment (TNA), Staff Training and Development, Clinical Training, Non-clinical Training, Patient Safety Training, Quality Improvement