Staff performance is the proximal mechanism through which behavior analytic programming reaches clients. A treatment plan developed with precision and clinical sophistication produces outcomes only to the degree that the staff implementing it do so with accuracy, consistency, and fidelity.
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Join Free →Effective staff performance is essential to the success of behavior analytic services, yet challenges in identifying and addressing performance issues are common across settings. This presentation outlines strategies for identifying performance deficits and systematically assessing their underlying causes using the Performance Diagnostic Checklist (PDC). The PDC provides a structured framework to evaluate variables such as training, resources, and consequences that impact performance, helping guide the selection of effective, function-based interventions. Real-world examples will be provided throughout to illustrate the practical application of this assessment tool.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Dr. Nicole Gravina is an Associate Professor of Behavior Analysis in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida. Nicole serves on four editorial boards and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. In 2019, Nicole was honored with the APA Early Career Impact Award in Consulting Psychology and in 2021 she was awarded the OBM Network Outstanding Contributions Award. Nicole specializes in designing behavior-based workplace interventions that improve employee safety, healthcare delivery, and other important work outcomes. In addition to her faculty appointment, Nicole has consulted in a variety of industries, including healthcare, human services, manufacturing, public utilities, insurance, and construction.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.