Dana, the Transcription Supervisor, Has Prepared an Evaluation for One

Dana, the transcription supervisor, has prepared an evaluation for one of her employees. As the evaluation is reviewed by the HIM director, he notes that the employee received an overall rating of "needs improvement." After reading the comments, the director asks Dana to document specific performance improvement recommendations. Dana is unable to do so because she is basing her assessment on her memory of incidents that have occurred over the past year. The director suggests that Dana reassess the employee's evaluation because, ideally, performance appraisals should occur

A) at the end of the 90 day probationary period.
B) when the employee needs counseling.
C) on a continuous basis.
D) once a year.