Since the inception of the first nurse-managed wellness clinic (NMWC) in 1994 by the school of nursing faculty, the NMWCs have served the older residents of 2 high-rise apartment buildings. In addition, students have experienced the challenges of application of theory to practice. One such challenge is measuring outcomes. This paper describes both the process and outcome of developing a chart audit tool that was adapted from the Omaha System and Focus Charting®. The author hopes that a dialogue of common concerns and challenges will be initiated and creative solutions will be generated.
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