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give two main documentation systems
source oriented records and problem oriented records
essential components of clients records / chart - Source Oriented Records
admission data, advance directive, HX/physical, physicians orders, progress notes, diagnostic studies, labs, rehab/therapy notes, graphic data, nurses notes, discharge planning
essential components of
clients records / chart -Problem Oriented Records
database, problem list, plan of care, progress notes
intake and output records, vitals, pt activity, dietary intake, ADL task are listed under __ in the SOR
graphic data
chronological charting by physicians on pts response to treatment is listed under ___ in the SOR
progress notes
chronological charting by nurses on pts response to treatment is listed under __ in the SOR
nurses notes
admission data in the SOR can include
demographic info, insurance data, contact information
in problem oriented records POR) what information is provided in the database
demographic, hx/physical, nursing assess., pertinent fam. and social hist., pts condition chgs -reflects pt current status
in POR, a consise list of problems can be fd in
the problem list, once problem resolved it resolved, its noted on list,,if prob chgs its updated
in POR the plan of care includes
physicians orders, nursing care plan for addressing identified problems
In POR organized acc/to problem list, each discipline charts on shared notes, charting labeled acc/to problem number
progess notes
what is the purpose of the clients healthcare record
written record serves for: communication, education, legal documentation, quality assurance, reimbursement, research
purpose & contents of
change-of-shift report
alert nxt caregiver about client status, recent chgs, planned activities, tests, procedures, concerns that require follow up
Key points to incl in shift reports (CUBAN)
C-confiential, private loc.
U-uninterrupted,is focused/ less time consuming
B-brief,consise/centered on pt
A-accurate,pertinent
/important info
N-named nurse, who delivered care
begin to use correct medical terminology by
-avoid, good, avg, normal
-proper sp./grammar
-use appvd abbrv per facility
how to chart
accurate, concise, complete, specific, timely
what to chart
-basic assessment data
-any abnormalities in depth
-nursing actions taken
-pt response to actions
-progress toward goals of plan of care
-education provide to pt
-discharge needs/care/instruc.
the "DOs" of charting
-verify pt name correct
-current date on chart
-write legibly, blk ink, correct spelling, proper terms/grammar
-after entry draw horiz line thru addl line space and sign @ end
-use hosp apprvd abbrev
-dont leave pt data displayed
-nvr remove pt info fr facilty
-dispose confidential papers properly
ways to maintain confidentiality of records and reports
-access records on a "need to know" basis only
-never share passwords
-dont leave pc unattended
ways to maintain confidentiality of records and reports
documenting relevant data in retrievable format, doc diag/issues to aid in determining expected outcome
by ANA standard the rn
use standardized language or recognized terminology to doc care plan, doc implementation, any modifications, incl chgs of omissions of identified plan
characteristics of proper documentation
doc results of evaluation, collaborate in creating a doc plan focused on outcomes, doc referrals incl provisions for continuity of care
characteristics of proper documentation
legal guidelines for documentation
any charting format that adequately describes patients condition,care given & response to care is adequate & will w/stand review in court of law
-doc potential seriour sit.
-record fact & specific times
-incl objective observations
-report to physician/spvr
-doc all actions taken
-add quotes/paraphrase specific communication
the "DOs" of charting
-communication re:pt status/care
-legal record of care
purpose of documentation
advantages of narrative charting
easy to learn
easy to adjust
can explain in detail
disadvantages of narrative charting
time consuming
difficult to retrieve info
irrelevant info often incl
possibly unfocused/disorganzd
used w/both SOR & POR charts, tells story of pts experience in chronological format, good use of timeline
narrative charting
block charting is
-doc in paragraph form everything in shift @ end of shift
focuses on important aspect of care but can easily omit important info
block charting
inadequate when describing events that require timing, prefer charting done more freq(eg care of unstable pt)
block charting
if not charted
it didnt happen, hosp/phys not paid - no reimbursment
aka pt care summary, brief summary of pts plan of care, usually all pts kept together,not part of permanent record
Kardex
includes pts meds, incl allergies,PRN (as needed), STAT (immediately)
MAR -medication administration record
addl info often needed to be added to MAR
injection site,assessment req before admin, new allergic rxns not listed, time PRN given w/brief narrative assess, pt refusal, omitted/delayed meds
the "DONTs" of charting
-share passwords w/anyone
-correct mistaken entry, by erasing, white out, crossing it out (X), or scribbling
-use negative language, incl inappropriate info in pt record
-use labels to descr pt
the "DONTs" of charting
-record staff problems, staff conflicts
-mention incident reports
-use words assoc w/errors
the "DONTs" of charting
-chart casual conversation w/co-workers
the "DONTs" of charting
charting principles
-How/What/When to chart
-What not to chart
-Who should chart
SOAP
Subjective data
Objective data
Assessment
Plan
SOAPIER
Subjective data
Objective data
Assessment
Plan
Interventions
Evaluation
Revision
the WHEN to charting
doc in timely manner-when you perform it or shortly after AND never doc ahead
the WHO to charting
chart what you see/do, never ask someone else to cahrt for you, never complete someone elses charting
methods of report
face-to-face, tape recorded, phone, computer printout, written
soap advantages
all charting focused around clt problem,interdisciplinary,
everyone charts on same notes, easy to track progress
soap disadvantages
difficult to master, specific focus-difficult to chart general info w/o identifying problem,lengthy/time consuming
PIE advantages
plan of care incorporated in progress notes, outcomes incl, daily review to determine progress, less redundancy, easily adaptable to automated charting
PIE disadvantages
must read progress notes to determine plan of care, if problem not ID'd-difficult to chart, not multidisciplinary
FOCUS/DAR
Data
Action
Response
advantages of FOCUS/DAR
broad view-can chart on any significant area, concise, flexible,works well in LTC- ambulatory care-mental health
disadvantages of FOCUS/DAR
not multidisciplinary, difficult to identify chronological order, progress note may not relate to plan of care
charting by exception CBE
charting system designed to streamline documentation
advantages of CBE
efficient, use of flow sheets permit rapid detection of changes, can take place of care plan
disadvantages of CBE
expensive to institute-must in-service staff, not prevention focused, not appropriate for long-term or ambulatory care
CBE examples
client refuses medication, lung sounds are abnormal, clients oxygenation status is deteriorating
charting difficulties - error corrections
draw single line thru it, write "mistaken entry", ititial, date and time
if chart unavailable
add info on 1st available line, start w/current date & time, write "last entry" & reason, document care indicating time care occured, sign entry
Incident reports
completed by staff who witnessed or found the incident, not included in your notes, internal records only (not discoverable)
verbal orders - in person
doctor should write order on chart, repear order back to doctor, ask for any clarification immediately
verbal order - over telephone
repeat order back to doctor, doc should sign off when on unit (w/in 24hrs)
Legal issues- know what order to question
any order a pt questions, any order if pts conditions has changed, standing orders if inexperienced & have questions, ambiguous order, you can clarify/discuss an order w/your supervisor
nursing documentation
progess ntoes, flow-sheets, education record, mar, i/o sheets, vs graphic (vital signs info), computer charting