title: Enhancing documentation for the orthopaedic patient.
abstract: A need for integrated, interdisciplinary documentation led to an assessment and evaluation of our current documentation system. This article describes the experiences of a two-hospital health care system in piloting and implementing documentation changes on an orthopaedic unit. Outcomes, conclusions, and a copy of the total joint plan of care are also included.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Brunt
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Elland
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fleshman
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kovalchik
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wehling
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D009737:Nursing Records; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects