What happens when documentation is completed in a flowsheet but not finalized?

When documentation is completed in a flowsheet but not finalized, the changes will be saved temporarily. This allows healthcare providers to review their entries and make additional modifications if necessary before finalizing the documentation. The system retains these changes in a temporary state, providing flexibility and ensuring that potentially critical or sensitive information can be adjusted or corrected as needed. This functionality supports proper medical documentation procedures and enhances the accuracy of patient records.

Other responses do not accurately reflect the behavior of the system: for instance, data is not lost automatically, nor does it remain in drafts for indefinite periods, and the flowsheet does not automatically close, which would limit further edits. Such provisions are integral to enhancing user experience and maintaining the integrity of patient information in the clinical environment.