A new nurse understands that organization is key to providing safe, effective care. Which of the following actions would help to achieve this? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. Memorize her assignment and patient re-ports.
b. Create a work organization sheet.
c. Keep info about each patient on separate sheets of paper.
d. Write down all pertinent patient info.
e. Minimize distractions during report.

Answer 1

B, D, E
To provide safe, effective care, the nurse should create a work organization sheet and write down all pertinent information regarding the patient, and minimize distractions during report. The nurse should keep all information on one sheet, so that the information does not get lost. It is un-realistic to memorize assignment and patient reports. Having patient information on separate sheets of paper can become overwhelming and is not effective work organization.