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organize the work for the day (Fig. 6.1). As specific
tasks are mentioned, the nurse coming on duty
makes a note of the activity in the appropriate time
slot. Medications and treatments can also be added.
Any changes from the previous day are noted,
particularly when the nurse is familiar with the
patient. Recording changes counteracts the tendency
to remember what was done the day before andName_________________________ Room # __________ Allergies ________________________0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800Name_________________________ Room # __________ Allergies ________________________0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800Name_________________________ Room # __________ Allergies ________________________0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800Figure 6.1Organization and time management schedule for patient care.