Documentation Flashcards
maintaining pt confidentiality on computers (6)
- Do not share personal password
- Never leave the computer unattended after logging in
- Do not leave pt info on screen where others can see
- Shred all unnecessary sheets - cut pt’s ID info off paper if you must take it out of facility
- IT must install firewall
- Follow policy for charting sensitive info
purposes of pt records (8)
- Communication - prevents repetition & delay in care
- Planning care - evaluate plan’s effectiveness
- Auditing health agencies - can be reviewed for quality assurance
- Research - info about populations of pts can help with treatment plans for others
- Education
- Reimbursement - must contain correct DRG (diagnosis related groups)
- Legal documenation - admission in court as evidence unless pt objects
- Health care analysis - ID agency needs - overutilized & underutilized resources
most common type of charting
source oriented records
easily located each discipline’s form
easy to trace info specific to one’s discipline
info about particular problems distributed throughout
source oriented charting
must chart in clear, chronologic, coherent manner
narrative charting
Data arranged according to pt’s problem
encourages collaboration
alerts caregivers to pt needs
caregivers differ in ability to use
takes constant vigilance to maintain updated list
inefficient because assessments/interventions must be repeated
problem oriented medical record
parts of the problem-oriented chart (4)
database
problem list
plan of care
progress notes
SOAPIER documentation
- S - subjective
- O - objective
- A - assessment
- P - plans
- I - interventions
- E - evaluations
- R - revisions
focuses on pt’s strengths
focus charting
DAR
data, action, response
CBE
charting by exception
only charting what is different/problematic/unexpected
eliminates lengthy, repetitive notes
makes pt changes more obvious
risk for negligence
charting by exception
advantages of computer documentation (5)
- Focus on pt outcomes
- Links sources to pt info
- Bedside terminals eliminate paper notes
- Legibility improved
- Improves communication
disadvantages of computer documentation (4)
- Privacy may be infringed
- Tech breakdowns
- Expensive
- Extended training required
Assign a case manager to pt
ensures quality, cost-effective care delivered w/i length of stay
case management model