The charting by exception documentation system saves time by:
1. Eliminating lengthy or repetitive documentation.
2. Eliminating repetition and promoting consistent language.
3. Allowing the reader to easily locate information about a specific problem.
4. Allowing flexibility and description in the documentation.
Eliminating lengthy or repetitive documentation.
Rationale: Charting by exception is used to eliminate lengthy or repetitive documentation. The FACT (flow sheet, assessment, concise, timely) system eliminates repetition and promotes consistent language. The focus system allows the reader to easily locate information about a specific problem. Flexible and descriptive documentation is an advantage of the narrative system.
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