title: Focus Charting in a psychiatric facility.
abstract: 1. Focus Charting is a structured method of documentation that allows the nurse to consider interventions and patient responses, as well as observations of the patient. The method meets accrediting agencies' standards and clearly demonstrates the care given to patients. 2. The educational process is vital to the success of transitions from narrative to Focus Charting. 3. Nursing leaders must be familiar with the staff and develop educational programs consistent with the staff's ability to grasp concepts and implement new methods. 4. The staff must be supported in the implementation process of new methods and receive positive feedback.
authors.affiliation: Danville State Hospital, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Wheeland
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009737:Nursing Records; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education