Question

Discuss the relationship of the Nursing Minimum Data Set to standardized language and documentation, and how it can improve patient care and spotlight the role of nursing in improving patient outcomes.

Answer 1

Nursing minimum data are set of data used to provide information regarding the nursing process used for care of a patient.

The relationship between standard language and documentation while collecting the data is very essential. Proper use of standardized language helps in delivering nursing care and can shed light on the values of nursing to others. Use of proper documentation in standardized language while collecting data helps in:

1) Better communication between nurses

2)Increase in sharing specific goals in patient care globally.

3)Better evaluation of nursing outcomes.

4) Greater adherence to providing better and improved care.

5)Increase in competencies of nurses.