title: The twelve Cs of clinical documentation.
abstract: Going back to the basics is useful in challenging times. As we persist through the fallout from IPS, OASIS, and the new world of managed care, we should hold on to what we know works. The "12 Cs of Clinical Documentation" presented in this article can help new and seasoned staff document more effectively in less time.
authors.affiliation: Quality Management and Support Services, Parkside Care Corporation, Chardon, Ohio 44024, USA. Licapone1@aol.com
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Capone
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D006278:Medicare; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States