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FOCUS CHARTING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- focus charting
1, record 1, English, focus%20charting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- problem-based charting 1, record 1, English, problem%2Dbased%20charting
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structured method of documentation that allows the nurse to consider interventions and patient responses, as well as observations of the patient. 2, record 1, English, - focus%20charting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two-page focus charting outline is most appropriate for a rehabilitation unit. Functional activities such as mobility and activities of daily living are emphasized, while the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal areas are grouped together under the "physical" focus heading. When used correctly, focus charting is complete, orderly, and effective. It meets professional and legal standards and the requirements of third-party payers. Utilization reviewers easily can spot progress, or lack of it, after a few days. Research and audit information can be retrieved readily using the focus headlines. The progress notes are clear and easy for other nurses and other disciplines to review. This promotes communication among the entire healthcare team and ultimately promotes continuity of care. Focus charting is efficient and effective when used by nurses to focus on patient problems and strengths. 3, record 1, English, - focus%20charting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consignation au dossier par problème
1, record 1, French, consignation%20au%20dossier%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- documentation par résolution de problème 1, record 1, French, documentation%20par%20r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
- dossier orienté par problème 1, record 1, French, dossier%20orient%C3%A9%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consignation au dossier par problème; documentation par résolution de problème; dossier orienté par problèmes: termes retenus par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 1, French, - consignation%20au%20dossier%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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