title: A computer-generated shift report.
abstract: To maintain quality patient care while reducing overtime costs, a change in the traditional verbal shift report was needed. A pilot study examined alternate methods, format changes, benefits and nursing recommendations. Using a computer-generated nursing care plan cover sheet, a change was made to an automated written shift report.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Baldwin
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McGinnis
mesh_terms: D005431:Florida; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000458:organization & administration; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006769:Hospitals, General / Q000458:organization & administration; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009737:Nursing Records; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration