Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Nancy Armstrong
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
This presentation explores the issue of delayed and inconsistent nursing documentation within hospital settings, emphasizing its implications for patient safety, workflow efficiency, and inter-shift communication. Conducted as part of a Leadership and Management course at Murray State University in collaboration with Baptist Health Louisville's ED Observation unit, the project applies Kurt Lewin’s Change Theory to guide the identification, implementation, and reinforcement of improved charting practices. The analysis draws from three evidence-based studies examining barriers to timely documentation, the burden of documentation on clinician well-being, and the influence of documentation location on timeliness. Findings highlight four key categories of barriers: technological, organizational, social, and individual. These collectively contribute to inefficiencies and risks in patient care. Furthermore, correlations between documentation burden, emotional exhaustion, and system usability underscore the need for workflow redesign and support mechanisms. Based on this research, the proposed interventions advocate for bedside charting, customization of electronic health record interfaces, and self-awareness of personal documentation habits to enhance data accuracy and responsiveness. Ultimately, the project reaffirms that timely, accurate charting is integral to upholding nursing standards, protecting licensure, and ensuring patient safety and well being.
Fall Scholars Week 2025
Senior Nursing Student Posters
Timely Charting
This presentation explores the issue of delayed and inconsistent nursing documentation within hospital settings, emphasizing its implications for patient safety, workflow efficiency, and inter-shift communication. Conducted as part of a Leadership and Management course at Murray State University in collaboration with Baptist Health Louisville's ED Observation unit, the project applies Kurt Lewin’s Change Theory to guide the identification, implementation, and reinforcement of improved charting practices. The analysis draws from three evidence-based studies examining barriers to timely documentation, the burden of documentation on clinician well-being, and the influence of documentation location on timeliness. Findings highlight four key categories of barriers: technological, organizational, social, and individual. These collectively contribute to inefficiencies and risks in patient care. Furthermore, correlations between documentation burden, emotional exhaustion, and system usability underscore the need for workflow redesign and support mechanisms. Based on this research, the proposed interventions advocate for bedside charting, customization of electronic health record interfaces, and self-awareness of personal documentation habits to enhance data accuracy and responsiveness. Ultimately, the project reaffirms that timely, accurate charting is integral to upholding nursing standards, protecting licensure, and ensuring patient safety and well being.