title: Collaborative development of a standardized order form for orthopaedics.
abstract: Standardization of treatment parameters is key to facilitating accurate initiation of orthopaedic patient care. A standard "Postop Orthopaedic Orders" form was developed via a collaborative effort among orthopaedic nurses, physicians, and unit secretaries. Its purpose was to improve the completeness of physicians' orders, efficiency of order transcription, and speed initiation of the therapeutic regime.
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Harvey
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000592:standards*; D011367:Professional Staff Committees