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MeSH Heading: Nursing Audit
Tree Number(s): N04.761.700.250.520; N05.700.175.520
Unique ID: D009731
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009731
Annotation: to evaluate quality of nursing care; do not confuse with NURSING ASSESSMENT (to evaluate nursing problems of patient to plan care)
Scope Note: A detailed review and evaluation of selected clinical records by qualified professional personnel for evaluating quality of nursing care.
Entry Version: NURS AUDIT
Entry Term(s): Audit, Nursing
NLM Classification #: WY 100.5
Previous Indexing: Nursing Service, Hospital (1966-1967)
Public MeSH Note: 68
History Note: 68
Date Established: 1968/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2007/07/09

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