Identify 3 requirements for documenting each of the following: a patient?s pain assessment and treatment medication administration verbal telephone orders What is your opinion on JCAHO?s role regarding its documentation requirements to which accredited facilities must comply?

Identify 3 requirements for documenting each of the following: a patient?s pain assessment and treatment medication administration verbal telephone orders What is your opinion on JCAHO?s role regarding its documentation requirements to which accredited facilities must comply?

You worked for a number of years in the office of a family physician who has just retired. You have now taken a position on a busy surgical floor of a local, acute-care hospital. You frequently hear references to JCAHO requirements for documenting a patient?s pain assessment and treatment, documenting medication administration, or documenting verbal telephone orders. Identify 3 requirements for documenting each of the following: a patient?s pain assessment and treatment medication administration verbal telephone orders What is your opinion on JCAHO?s role regarding its documentation requirements to which accredited facilities must comply?