title: A new approach to postanesthesia care unit documentation.
abstract: Documentation demonstrates that nursing standards of care have been met. To be an effective tool, a record must be complete and concise. A request to develop PACU care plans became the impetus to revise the PACU record. Perioperative information and physical assessments are data required to formulate individualized plans. Development and implementation of a comprehensive record was a positive outcome of a lengthy but interesting and worthwhile project.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: McArdle
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Allain
mesh_terms: D006787:Hospitals, Veterans; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards; D011997:Recovery Room