Communication, Documentation, and Continuity
NCLEX-RN glossary · Management Of Care
Definition
The nursing process of recording and sharing client information to ensure safe transitions and team-based care.
Communication, Documentation, and Continuity in plain English
It prevents errors during handoffs and maintains the accurate medical record necessary for evaluating treatment response. The tempting mistake is documenting that a care activity has occurred before it has been completed, resulting in a false medical record.
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