Anecdotal Records.pptx

Anecdotal records are observation that is written like a short.

1. Presentation by Rahil pal B.sc NURSING I-YEAR ROLL NO.:29 Anecdotal Records

2. Outline Introduction Definition Characteristics of anecdotal records Principles Advantages of anecdotal records Disadvantages of anecdotal records

3. Introduction An anecdote is an observation that is written like a short story. They are descriptions of incidents or events that are important to the person observing. Anecdotal records are short, objective and as accurate as possible.

4. Definition A factual record of an observation is a single specific, significant incident in the behavior of a student.

5. Characteristics of anecdotal records They should contain a factual description of what happened, when it happened, and under what circumstances the behavior occurred. Each anecdotal record should contain a record of a single incident. Records typical or unusual behaviors Result of direct observation Accurate and specific

6. Principles of the anecdotal records Anecdote or incident describes the following What actually happened, with series of events? How did it occur? When did it happen (with day and time)? Where did it happen (the place of event)? Remedial measures taken and the effect of measures.

7. Incidents that need to be reported Events that seriously threaten the patient or staff. Events that lead to injury or death of the patient or staff. Patient behavior that could result in potential risk to the patient or others . Frequent behavior is reportable behavior of the same incident be a patient that occurs more than once in a shif t or workday.

8. Advantages Provision of insight into total behavioral incidents. Needs no special training. Use of formative feedback. Economical and easy to develop. Open ended and can catch unexpected events.

9. Disadvantages If carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be fulfilled. Only records events of interest to the person doing the observing. Incidents can be taken out of context. Time consuming .

10. Points to remember Do not record everything, be selective. An outline must be prepared in advance so that required important incidents can be recorded. Record should be complete, describing the series of events. Record the incident as soon as possible without forgetting it.

11. Continued these records should not be restricted to negative aspects of the incidents; positive things should also be included in these records. Always seek supervisor’s assistance. Incident reports are housed with risk management.