Section 250.980  Nursing Records and Reports

a)         Nursing records and reports which reflect the progress of each patient and the nursing care planned shall be maintained.

b)         They shall be pertinent, accurate, and concise so that they contribute to the continuity of patient care.

c)         Nursing records and reports shall become part of each patient's medical record.

(Source:  Added at 5 Ill. Reg. 507, effective December 29, 1980)