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Include essential information Date and time. Name of the patient. Identification of the nurse who is writing the note. An overview or general description of the patient. Clinical assessment. Any incidents that occurred. Any changes noticed by the nurse (such as changes in the behavior, well-being, or emotional state)

Here are some important guidelines to consider when making progress notes: Progress notes should be recorded at the end of every shift. Progress notes can be written by hand or typed. Write down events in the order in which they happened. Include both positive and negative occurrences and anything out of the ordinary.

Common formats used to document patient care include charting by exception, focused DAR notes, narrative notes, SOAPIE progress notes, patient discharge summaries, and Minimum Data Set (MDS) charting.

Progress notes summarize diagnostic findings and patient status on a daily basis. The progress notes should be read to supplement and clarify information from laboratory tests, x-rays, scans, endoscopies, procedures, and histologic reports.

They should include: 1) All relevant clinical findings. 2) A record of the decisions made and actions agreed as well as the identity of who made the decisions and agreed the actions. 3) A record of the information given to patients.

Although they do not need to be a complete record of the shift, they should include certain information: Date and time. Patient's name. Nurse's name. Clinical assessment, e.g. vital signs, pain levels, test results. Details of any incidents. Changes in behaviour, well-being or emotional state. Changes in the care provided.

Progress note entries should include nursing content and evidence of critical thinking. That is, they should not simply list tasks or events but provide information about what occurred, consider why and include details of the impact and outcome for the particular patient and family involved.