Five Phrases to Retire From Your Progress Notes
“Had a good day” tells the next reader almost nothing. Five common phrases, and what to write instead.
Vague Phrases That Cost You Detail
Phrases like “had a good day”, “no concerns”, “usual self”, “settled” and “assisted with ADLs” are quick to write and hard to learn from. They do not say what was seen, what was offered or how the person responded.
Swap in One Concrete Detail
You do not need a paragraph. Replace the phrase with one observation: what the person ate, who they spoke with, what they chose, what you noticed. One specific detail makes a note far more useful at handover.
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