OBJECTIVE To determine if the documentation for intrauterine device (IUD) insertions was satisfactory and to agree minimum standards for practice. METHOD A list was drawn up with minimum standards for documentation in the case notes. These were agreed at the clinical audit meeting. A retrospective analysis of case notes was done and a list completed for each IUD insertion. SETTING AND PARTI...

background: the clinical evaluation, as one of the most important elements in medical education, must measure students’ competencies and abilities. the implementation of any assessment tool is basically dependent on the acceptance of students. this study tried to assess midwifery students’ satisfaction with direct observation of procedural skills (dops) and current clinical evaluation methods. ...

background: in recent years, the accreditation of nursing education in iran, especially in clinical field has been felt acutely. yet there are not compiled standards at the same time. accordingly, the researchers in this study tried to develop the national accreditation standards for clinical nursing education derived from international standards. methods: this research is a triangulation study...

Chest drain insertion is a common advanced procedure with a significant associated risk of pain, distress, and complications. Nationally, audit and recommendations from leading bodies have highlighted a number of safety concerns around chest drain insertion. Audit work has demonstrated poor levels of documentation; particularly around use of premedication, use of ultrasound guidance and consent...

An increasing number of veterinary laboratories worldwide have obtained or are seeking certification based on international standards, such as the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025. Compliance with any certification standard or quality management system requires quality documentation, an activity that may present several unique challe...

This document sets forth ACCP’s expectations for clinical pharmacists within the United States and countries around the world where clinical pharmacy is emerging. It is also intended to serve as a reference for those designing and assessing clinical pharmacy education and training programs. In addition to articulating the clinical pharmacist’s process of care and documentation, the eight standa...