Unfolding Case Study

UNFOLDING CASE STUDY:
The purpose of the unfolding case study in SimChart is to provide the student the opportunity to learn electronic documentation and to demonstrate knowledge related to the assessment and interventions of a single patient.

Moving Case studies from N2 to SimChart

HOW MUCH CONTENT:  The question has asked about how much to expand the N2 cases when moving them to SimChart

Answers:

• when the student completes an unfolding case study case, the case is timed and each phase within the case is timed.
• therefore, the student must complete each phased assessment during the designated time.
• It is not likely that the student will "snoop" around the chart for unrelated content during any given phase
• therefore, it is reasonable to keep unfolding case study chart content developed to the extent that the student will need to complete the case
• there are 4 mandatory chart components that must be completed on each chart regardless of the direct relationship to the unfolding case.
• the 4 mandatory charts are
• Authority for Admission
• Provider Orders
• Progress Notes
• History and Physical