title: Improving documentation of initial nursing assessment.
abstract: Greater efficiency and ease of use results when nurses use an admission assessment form that is integrated with patient care outcome standards. Steps in developing such a focus are described.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: North
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Serkes
mesh_terms: D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000592:standards*; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning