documentation trail

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doc·u·men·ta·tion trail

(dok'yū-mĕn-ta'shŭn trāl)

A detailed sequential record of events pertaining to a particular matter; used as a risk management technique.
Synonym(s): audit trail.

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I also have learned how healthcare organizations may create unneeded work and stress due to their poor registration processes and the inefficient documentation trail that's produced.

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The documentation trail usually starts with a specification sheet.

Building better botanical ingredient documentation: doubtless you have heard 'if it's not written down, it didn't happen.' What should you have in writing when it comes to botanical ingredients?

Action step: Start a documentation trail. Remember to include dates, times, and witnesses, and stay objective.