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The documentation maze. Finding the right path. 1990

B A Brunt

This article outlines the steps taken by a 670-bed hospital to develop a coordinated documentation system. The various tasks are described in terms of preimplementation and implementation activities. Staff development educators can benefit from the reported experiences by capitalizing on the successes and learning from the mistakes.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D009731	Nursing Audit	A detailed review and evaluation of selected clinical records by qualified professional personnel for evaluating quality of nursing care.	Audit, Nursing,Audits, Nursing,Nursing Audits
D009737	Nursing Records	Data recorded by nurses concerning the nursing care given to the patient, including judgment of the patient's progress.	Records, Nursing,Nursing Record,Record, Nursing
D009741	Nursing Staff, Hospital	Personnel who provide nursing service to patients in a hospital.	Hospital Nursing Staff,Hospital Nursing Staffs,Nursing Staffs, Hospital,Staff, Hospital Nursing,Staffs, Hospital Nursing
D011367	Professional Staff Committees	Committees of professional personnel who have responsibility for determining policies, procedures, and controls related to professional matters in health facilities.	Committee, Professional Staff,Committees, Professional Staff,Professional Staff Committee,Staff Committee, Professional,Staff Committees, Professional
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man