Communication & Documentation Flashcards
aggressive behavior
standing up for one’s rights in a negative manner that violates the rights of others
assertive behavior
standing up for oneself and others using open, honest, and direct communication
CUS tool
communication related to patient safety concerns. concerned uncomfortable safety issue
empathy
understanding how the patient feels
horizontal violence
anger and aggressive behavior between nurses
incivility
rude, intimidating behavior directed at another person
intERpersonal communication
occurs between 2 or more people, exchanges messages
intRApersonal communication
self-talk to enhance positive interaction with patient and family
organizational communication
involves individuals and groups to achieve established goals
rapport
mutual trust experienced by people in a satisfactory relationship
SBAR tool
communication between healthcare personnel. Situation, background, assessment, recommendations
small-group communication
occurs when 2 or more nurses interact with 2 or more individuals
Bedside report
Standardized shift report at the bedside , helps ensure safe handoff of care between nurses
Change of shift report
Used to transmit patient information to nurses who continue the care
Charting by exception (CBE)
Documenting patient data only when it is does not match the standard
Confer
Consult with someone, exchange of ideas or seeking information or advice
Consultation
Two or more individuals with varying experience process a problem and its solution
Critical or Collaborative pathway
Detailed, standardized plan of care developed for a population with a diagnosis or procedure. Has expected outcomes and interventions
Discharge summary
Describes patient and their relation to problems. Can give special teaching, referrals, or counseling
Documentation includes
Assessments, diagnoses, plans, interventions, and evaluations
Electronic Health record (EHR)
Contains medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, lab results