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Strengthen documentation practices in orthopedics with standardized strength and movement options. Enhance extremity strength details under Neuro Strength while improving Capillary Refill and Skin Temperature assessments. Optimize Skin Color and Nail Bed Color descriptions for thorough documentation.
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Orthopedic - HED documentation recommendations 5/6 Round Wing Management Phebe Bloomingburg RN,BSN Nicole Callender RN, BSN CAPS Representative Val Kibler RN, NP
STRENGTH Make entire list the standard for all categories /areas where Strength is listed Add to extremity strength under Neuro
STRENGTH Leave Strong, remove Normal (vague and redundant)
STRENGTH Add “Standard Strength” options to “If Regional Anesthesia “ ALSO
MOVEMENT Use these options in all three areas of documentation.
Capillary Refill Use these options in all areas/categories of Capillary Refill
Skin Temperature Use these options for both categories/areas of documentation
Color vs. Nail Bed Color Is this SKIN Color? When describing SKIN Color use these options in all categories/areas of documentation. Leave Nail Bed Color as is currently listed