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What are Legal Considerations in Nursing Documentation?

Nursing documentation must comply with legal and regulatory requirements to protect both patients and healthcare providers:
Ensure confidentiality and privacy of patient information, adhering to HIPAA and other relevant regulations.
Document only what you observe and do, avoiding speculation or assumptions.
Correct errors appropriately, without deleting or altering previous entries. Use a single line to strike through mistakes, and provide a correct entry with your initials and date.
Ensure all entries are signed and dated, providing a clear record of who made each entry.

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