Nursing is a highly regulated profession that cn be characterized by the quality of nursing documentation. Legal and ethical issues can arise from improper documentation. Documentation is important because it describes how professional nurses are meeting legal and ethical requirements. Two legal and ethical problems that can arise from improper documentation are charges of malpractice and breach of duty. Advanced directives can affect the quality of care given since it is an expression of the patient’s
criteria Nurses who were absent during data collection period Nursing records of patients who had been hospitalized for fewer than one day (24 hours) were not included 3.6. Sample size Sample size was determined by using the assumption of a single population proportion formula by the Assumptions of D = the margin of error, taken as 5% Z = standardized normal distribution value at the 95% CI, which is Z= 1.96 P =Nursing documentation practice 50% (no research conducted in Ethiopia) n =(z
Abstract Information is the main to operative decision making and vital to excellence nursing practice. Considerably what nurses do encompasses information such as caring for patients and also having effective communication skills with patients, patient families and also other health care professionals. The goal of nursing informatics is to improve the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing information, management and communication. This includes the use of information
discussion. Respondents’ profile A total of one hundred and forty-three respondents (one hundred and one practicing nurses and forty two nursing students) were served the questionnaire and completed it, giving a response rate of 100%. Almost all the respondents were females in both categories (Table 1). The age ranged from 18 to 54 years and the mean age of the nursing students was 24.72+3.39 years while for the registered nurses their mean age was 34.59+8.72 years. The registration experience and the
Introduction Nursing-sensitive indicators are important in terms of the holistic nursing care. It reflects the structure, process and outcomes of nursing care (Nursing-Sensitive Indicators, 2014). The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) is a program specifically for nurses to use as a resource in order to determine ways for quality improvement. Specifically, the NDNQI has included and endorsed pressure ulcers as a nursing-sensitive indicator. The NDNQI has also developed a training
following literature review explores five published peer reviewed articles, in addition to official government letters sent from the Obama administration and credible nursing textbooks, which all discuss the importance of the EHR and the impact that the adoption of the electronic charting system has on nursing and health care. As a nursing student who attends clinical at Jackson Memorial, a community based hospital that just switched to an electronic charting system; I have heard the daily complaints
Why do certified nursing assistants need to know how to use and read a medical chart? Reading and Writing is fundamental in every career from teaching, legal occupations, engineering, and most importantly in the medical field. According to the nursing assistant guide, written and oral communication are necessary skills in the nursing occupation. The use of writing and reading skills is applied to a number of job responsibilities of certified nursing assistants including documenting medical records
2. What is the impact of the nursing shortage on patient care? A nursing shortage affects nearly every aspect of health care delivery, but patient care is at the top of the list. In the Nurse Staffing and Quality of Care Report (2007), the authors found that the shortage of registered nurses, in combination with an increased workload, poses a potential threat to the quality of care. This impact on quality patient care occurs in all health care settings, from physician’s offices to hospitals and
Future Trends in Nursing Practice Nursing practice experiences constant and rapid evolution due to the implementation of new coming trends related to the demographic changes, nursing research, and technology. Being the closest to patients’ caregivers, nurses are considered as major contributors to healthcare organizations. Nurses are obliged to have an evidence-based understanding of the significant influence that can be made through health promotion interventions and deliver this understanding to
Change of shift report involves two nurses exchanging important information related to each patient admitted. Shift report is necessary to guide the nurse during the plan of care and help the nurse collect any significant history related to the reason for admission. The three types of shift reports include bedside report, phone report and face to face report. Bedside report is the preferred type of reporting, which involves each nurse standing in the patients room and involving the patient during