Seizure Documentation Best Practices
Target Audience: Nursing Staff, Direct Care Staff, Administrators
About This Guide
Developed from current seizure documentation research, clinical best practices, and frontline caregiver feedback, this guide is designed to be practical, clear, and immediately usable in senior living settings. Accurate documentation is critical after any suspected seizure event in residents with dementia. The SeizureSafe Documentation Best Practices guide helps care teams record observations with clarity and precision, ensuring that clinical teams have the necessary information to follow up effectively. This guide is based on the same principles used in the Hub’s Seizure Documentation module and aligns with facility compliance requirements.
Accessing the Guide
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Key Highlights from This Guide
- Why seizure-related documentation is often incomplete or misinterpreted.
- What details to include for accuracy (time, duration, behaviors, staff actions, and post-event changes).
- How to avoid vague or subjective language that hinders clinical review.
- Examples of objective, clear documentation statements.
- The importance of promptly reporting even suspected seizure events.
Think About This
Would your current documentation give a nurse or physician enough information to act? What details might you overlook during a busy shift?
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Next Steps
- Review this guide in conjunction with the Seizure Observation Checklist to enhance accuracy.
- Discuss sample documentation entries during team huddles or training sessions.
- Use the guide to update shift-to-shift reporting practices.
- Provide feedback to refine this resource for your facility’s needs.