78 unit 2 | Working Within the Organization
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 and
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Figure 6.1Organization and time management schedule for patient care.