Documentation and Flow Sheet Flashcards
4 Reasons we document in the Medical Record?
Proof of rendered care
Provides data continuity
Permanent legal record
Communication tool
6 occurrences when to chart
- Change from baseline assessment
- Change in pt’s condition
- Procedure or Tx
- Meds given and Pt response
- Care plan review & interventions
- Patient teaching
When to document pre-tx safety checks?
BEFORE Pt is hooked up to the machine
When to document pre-tx patient data collection/assessment?
Before the start of tx or within 1 hour of PCT hooking pt to the machine
When to document observations during tx?
Every 30mins and/or when patients condition declines
When to document post-tx data collection/assessment?
When tx is finished
What to document when giving meds?
- Med & Dosage
- Date & Time
- Route
- Reason
- Patient response
- Teammate signature
- Allergies
How to document late entry?
Notation, “Late Entry” (if done the day after)
Include the time & date & electronic signature
How do you document charting errors?
Draw a single line & note “error entry”, date signature 7 credentials, chart correct information
What does SMART communication stand for?
Simple Meaningful Actualy Read Teach
Five W’s to be used when completing an AOR?
Who What Where When Why
3 Things you shouldn’t include in an AOR?
- Personal opinions
- Speculation
- Vendettas