Nursing Care
The Nursing Care module streamlines nursing workflows, documentation, and task management to enhance patient care delivery. This comprehensive solution supports the entire nursing process from assessment to evaluation, while integrating with other clinical systems.
Key Features
Documentation
- Nursing assessments with customizable templates
- Care planning with evidence-based interventions
- Progress notes with smart templates
- Discharge planning documentation
Vital Signs Monitoring
- Scheduled vital signs collection
- Graphical trending of measurements
- Abnormal value alerting
- Integration with bedside monitors
Task Management
- Personalized worklist for each nurse
- Task prioritization and sorting
- Due time tracking with visual alerts
- Delegation and task reassignment
Patient Monitoring
- Early warning scoring systems
- Clinical deterioration alerts
- Fall risk assessment and prevention
- Pressure ulcer risk monitoring
Workflow Integration
The Nursing Care module seamlessly integrates with key hospital workflows:
- Medication Administration: Integration with medication administration record (MAR)
- Order Management: Visibility of active orders and pending tasks
- Handoff: Structured shift handoff tools with critical information
- Interdisciplinary Communication: Secure messaging with care team members
- Patient Education: Documentation of teaching provided and patient comprehension
Benefits
Clinical Excellence
- Standardized care protocols
- Evidence-based practice support
- Early intervention opportunities
- Reduced adverse events
Operational Efficiency
- Reduced documentation time
- Streamlined workflows
- Improved care coordination
- Resource optimization
Patient Experience
- More bedside time for nurses
- Consistent care delivery
- Improved safety measures
- Enhanced communication
Implementation Tips
- Begin with a nursing workflow assessment to identify pain points
- Engage frontline nurses in configuration decisions
- Customize documentation templates to specialty needs
- Establish clear metrics for success and monitor them closely
- Consider phased implementation by unit to manage change effectively