305 Effect of COVID 19 on Ward Notes Documentation Standards

Abstract Aim To assess the effect of COVID 19 on ward notes documentation standards Method 100 entries (before COVID, during Peak, and after each) were evaluated against set derived from GMC Good Medical Practice document. The results analysed, three data sets compared to any pandemic standards. Results Individually, clear handwriting documenting signatures showed a slight decline, increase was seen in use unknown abbreviations COVID-19 Peak. However, documentations maintained across other categories even improvement some Overall compliance small rather than decline Conclusions Pandemic has certainly had an every aspect life globally. health sector came under significant pressure saw unprecedented stressful working conditions peak pandemic. pressures 19, we able maintain remarkable improvements various It should be kept mind that there are limitations this Audit further studies needed confirm these findings.