Improving Nursing Documentation within the Nurses in Isolation Ward
Care Process & Redesign
Organisational Leadership
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Develop systematic documentation templates ensuring accuracy, reliability, and comprehensibility across ISO nurses. Unified documentation improved patient care and inter-nurse communication in isolation wards.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Organisational Leadership, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Records Management
About this Content
Aims
Develop systematic documentation templates ensuring accuracy, reliability, and comprehensibility across ISO nurses.
Background
Unsystematic documentation led to missing information, lack of clarity, and hindered continuity of care.
Methods
Designed smart phrases, conducted audits, iteratively refined templates, and provided structured orientations.
Results
80% of nurses reported improved documentation clarity and time efficiency; reduced investigative time.
Conclusion
Unified documentation improved patient care and inter-nurse communication in isolation wards.
Lessons Learnt
Iterative feedback and nurse engagement are key to successful documentation practices.
Keywords
Nursing Documentation, Isolation Ward, Standardized Templates, Communication
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Gianan Elizabeth Ramos |
Project Member(s) | Aye Chan Moh |
Connect with this contributor!
Hema Malini - Hema_Malini@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_291_NTFGH_QM_2022_Improving_Nursing_Documentation_within_the_Nurses_in_Isolation_Ward.pdf