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Archive > August, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 8

Medical Malpractice

Tips on Documenting Your Patient's Positioning

Melissa Irons, RN, BSN, CNOR, CLNC

We've all heard the saying, "Not documented, not done." Don't let yourself end up in a nursing litigation case, unable to remember the care you provided to your patient because you failed to document the most important thing you provide: quality patient care. These practical tips will help you prevent nursing litigation in patient positioning.

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