Course Aims/Objectives:
By the end of the session learners will be able to better understand the importance of Record Keeping within their own work environment.
Course Duration:
3 hours
Staff Who Should Attend:
All designated staff members within the care sector, essentially if you are designated to keep clear & concise records within the workplace
Assessment method:
- Formative through activities, scenarios and Q&A
- Summative: Quiz, Q&A
Contents of Course:
- Effective Record Keeping
- Policy and Procedure
- Reporting: Why When How
- Enforceable Principles
- Legislation, Accountability and CQC Standards
- Key Documents, Commonly used forms and when to use them
- The importance of writing in a clear, accurate and concise manner
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Record Keeping
- Documentation relating to care and to individuals care needs
- Maintaining effective record
- Person Centred Records
- Information to record and how to record information accurately
- The need for transparency
- Sharing of information
- Different types of data and data protection
- The importance of storing records
- Fact v Opinion
- Avoidance of Jargon and personal comments
- Understanding your audience
- Confidentiality
- Care plans
