Nurse participants will learn about the risks, pitfalls and strategies for ensuring sufficient documentation. Documentation can help providers improve care for residents but it can also be used against them with civil, criminal and regulatory repercussions. Real life examples will help nurse participants learn how to tailor their documentation so that it serves its intended purpose without putting them or the facility at risk.

Nurse Learner Outcome: Participants will self-report knowledge on good documentation practices to avoid regulatory, civil and criminal implications

Learner Objectives:

1. Discuss the regulatory, civil, and criminal risks associated with documentation.
2. Compare and contrast different documentation practices.
3. Understand the importance of document retention and destruction.