Glasgow Coma Scale: How to Improve and Enhance Documentation

Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on improving and enhancing documentation of a neurologic assessment using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize features of the GCS.
  2. Examine documentation findings before and after the implementation of an educational plan to improve the documentation of the neurologic assessment using the GCS.
  3. Identify components of the educational plan described in this article.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.8 CH
  • DC - BON 1.8 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Planner
Test Code: JTN0514B
Published: May/Jun 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: Neurotrauma
Sources: Journal of Trauma Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Bonnie Hansen, BSN, RN, TNS; Jacque Quick, BSA, RN, TNS; Eva Sinkovits, MS, RN, TNS; June C. Smith, MSN, RN, TNS
Categories: Diagnostic Tools , Emergency care , Neurological , Physical Assessment/Diagnostic , Quality Improvement , Trauma
Specialties: Neurology, Quality Improvement, Staff Development, Trauma
Topics: Glasgow Coma Scale , Neurological Assessment , Trauma