CosmoLvn

hello, I need ideas on how to improve the effectiveness of 24hr chart checks. Inorder to avoid missing orders through shifts. Thank You ! Cosmo LVN

I have taken that into consideration......my only concern would be how time consuming would that be? I know that probably that should not be a big deal when it comes to patient safety, but as we all know that change of shift never seems to be a very smooth transition Will what ever I come up with. I have to present this to the staff at a staff metting and get some input on the ideas I have come with. Thank you for the suggestion. If you come with any other helpful tips please let me know.... CosmoLVN

Thanks for the reply PricklyPear, As far as i know the nurses are doing 24hr chart checks or just signing that they did, but really have not checked to see if all medications or diagnostic testing have been ordered..... I need to formulate something that shows that all medications/diagnostic testing have been ordered and verified by the nurse in order to avoid missing orders. CosmoLVN

Hello everyone, I need some help. I have been asked to work with my nurse manager to work on a special project. I currently work nights on a Med/Surg unit and latley there her been some issues on missed orders. My project is how we can improve 8hr/12hr/24hr nursing chart checks in order to avoid missing orders? Please let me know if you have any suggestions......Thank You ! CosmoLVN