THE EFFECT OF IMPROPER DOCUMENTATION IN HEALTHCAREINSTITUTION A CASE STUDY OF GENERAL HOSPITAL TORO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAREAOFBAUCHI STATE

Student: Muktar Ahmed
Supervisor: Dr Abubakar Alhassan
HOD: Dr Hamza Salisu
Department of Health Information Management
Health Sciences
Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology Makarfi, Kaduna State

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study brings together various knowledge and experience in understanding the ef ect of improper documentation in health care Institution. This research study will value not only tothehealth information managers, but also to the all health professionals. The purpose of this studyisto ascertain the ef ect of improper documentation in health care institution considering General Hospital Toro Local Government Bauchi State. Six objectives and six research questions wereformulated to guide the study. The design used for this study was a descriptive survey researchdesign. The sample used was simple random sampling techniques, the instrument used for datacollection was a structured questionnaire, and the questionnaire contained 35 items. Frequentlydistribution table and percentage scale was used in analyzing the data. The result revealedthat the ef ect of improper documentation is not to the patient, but also it has benefits to the peopleinthe organization, and it revealed that good training, good and clear hand-writing and adequatemotivation to staff aid to proper documentation.

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