CDI patient observations records
Health Boards should ensure that nursing staff caring for a patient with CDI keep accurate records of patient observations including temperature, pulse, respiration.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedSection 4.2 of the Scottish Government's response outlines professional standards for record-keeping. The revised NMC code, which all nurses and midwives must follow, specifically requires them to complete all records accurately and without any falsification, and to identify any risks or problems and the steps taken to deal with them. This guidance ensures that nursing staff maintain clear and accurate records of patient observations.
Published Evidence
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Excellence in Care framework includes patient observation recording standards. CAIR Dashboard monitors compliance with nursing documentation requirements across all boards.
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National standardised approach through Excellence in Care addresses patient record keeping requirements.