Measurement of the effects of an integrated, point-of-care computer system on quality of nursing documentation and patient satisfaction.

This quasi-experimental, modified time series study measured the effects of the nursing module of a point of care clinical information system on nursing documentation and patient satisfaction. Measurements were taken before implementation of the module and at 6-, 12-, and 18-month intervals postimplementation. Quality of nursing documentation was measured by compliance to items applicable to nursing documentation selected from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Closed Medical Review Tool.

The use of color in the work setting.

Color impacts many areas of life. Although it is impossible to establish any hard and fast rules about which colors are most suitable for a particular decor and setting, some colors create a more restful and peaceful atmosphere. The author explores the use of color in the academic work setting.