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ashley

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The medical record:
 
  a. serves as a major communication tool but is not a legal document.
  b. cannot be used to assess quality of care issues.
  c. is not used to determine reimbursement claims.
  d. can be used as a tool for biomedical research and provide education.

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding nursing documentation?
 
  a. Standards for documentation are established by a national commission.
  b. Medical records should be accessible to everyone.
  c. Documentation should not include the patient's diagnosis.
  d. High-quality nursing documentation reflects the nursing process.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The medical record is a clinical data archive. The medical record serves as a tool for biomedical research and provider education, collection of statistical data for government and other agencies, maintenance of compliance with external regulatory bodies, and establishment of policies and regulations for standards of care. The record serves as the major communication tool between staff members and as a single data access point for everyone involved in the patient's care. It is a legal document that must meet guidelines for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, accessibility, and authenticity. The record can be used to assess quality-of-care measures, determine the medical necessity of health care services, support reimbursement claims, and protect health care providers, patients, and others in legal matters.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The ANA's model for high-quality nursing documentation reflects the nursing process and includes accessibility, accuracy, relevance, auditability, thoughtfulness, timeliness, and retrievability. Standards for documentation are established by each health care organization's policies and procedures. They should be in agreement with The Joint Commission's standards and elements of performance, including having a medical record for each patient that is accessed only by authorized personnel. General principles of medical record documentation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2010) include the need for completeness and legibility; the reasons for each patient encounter, including assessments and diagnosis; and the plan of care, the patient's progress, and any changes in diagnosis and treatment.



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