Rose Marie Straeter wrote:
>
> I have a private practice and have been working on physican referrals and
> business has continued to build which is exciting.
>
> Yesterday I had a physician beep me to see a patient in the hospital.  I am
> not a RN.  My question is how anyone handles charting at hospitals.  I
> normally send a report to the physician but felt due to nurses and their
> desire to get something in this baby ASAP that we needed to make a note of
> it.   I would appreciate hearing how others chart this.
>
> I struggle with charting while on the phone and in consults - Any
> suggestions on how to get better at this.  I have trouble talking,
> listening, and writing - but yet I strive to document everything -
> appreciate your tips  TIA
> Rose Marie Straeter, IBCLC
> B.A.B.Y. - Breastfeeding Assistance for Baby & You
> 1214 Southfield Road
> Evansville, IN  47715
> 812-475-0123I have a LC consultation Report form that I use as a chart drop in for in-house moms.  I
also use the same form for private consults and am getting ready to make changes for
phone use.  I write my info down after the phone call in order to concentrate better
when talking.  This will not work for you unless you remeber details well.  I can send
you a copy of the dropin and you may use it as long as you site the source of it.  All
staff reads the drop in so it is really a great piece of paper to have.  Most RNs will
include it with chart if you requests it.  Be sure to xerox it before you leave hospital
so you have a copy to write reports from.  Hospital has given me access to their copier
for this reason so you might do well to ask.
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