Do we really need all this paperwork

And i just noticed how much time we spend on documentation in nursing. It feels like we’re writing more than we’re caring for patients. What’s the most ridiculous form you’ve had to fill out, and do you think this is improving patient care?

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It’s funny how we can spend more time filing forms than caring for patients; it’s like being on an endless, unfun scavenger hunt. I think streamlining some of this bureaucracy could help us focus more on patient care; anyone feel like we could use a paperwork intervention?

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