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Putting psychiatric nursing standards into clinical practice

J R Girgenti1, A C Mathis

  • 1James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, Florida 33612.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Implementing a computerized nursing care plan (NCP) system ensured consistent, legible patient care plans. This system, developed with staff nurses and specialists, promotes equitable care based on established nursing standards.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Practice Standards

Background:

  • Hospitals strive to translate nursing standards into daily patient care.
  • Ensuring consistent and legible documentation is crucial for effective patient management.
  • Integrating evidence-based practice into routine care requires efficient systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of a computerized nursing care plan (NCP) system.
  • To evaluate the system's effectiveness in standardizing nursing practice.
  • To assess the impact of computerization on care plan legibility and accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • Collaboration between staff nurses and clinical specialists to develop facility-specific standards of care.
  • Incorporation of these standards into a computerized nursing care plan (NCP) system.

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  • Evaluation of the system's output for legibility and adherence to standards.

    • Main Results:

    • Computerized nursing care plans (NCPs) were generated within minutes, improving efficiency.
    • The system produced legible care plans, enhancing communication and clarity.
    • Patient care was directed by standardized, evidence-based nursing practice guidelines.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized nursing care plan (NCP) systems effectively translate standards of care into practice.
    • The implementation led to improved efficiency, legibility, and standardization of nursing documentation.
    • This system promotes equitable and high-quality patient care across different specialties.