Care Planning and Record Keeping – Duration 1 Day
Aim:
To provide participants with a working knowledge of the principles of Effective Care planning, and to explore the skills involved in effective recording and report writing, and relate these to the participants’ own working environments.
Requisite
Participants should bring with them an example of their company’s Care Plan if available
This course explains the purposes and principles of Care Planning, the links between Care Planning and Key Working, and the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan.
Participants on this course will explore the skills involved in writing effective records and reports. The course will aim to develop the skills of the participants, and enhance their confidence in structuring and writing these forms of communication, so that others can understand them.
Objectives:
Having completed the course participants will:
- Understand the purpose of Care Planning and its importance as an effective and necessary working tool.
- Be able to compile a Care Plan using their own styles and methods of expression, and record ongoing information in a way that is manageable and makes sense to others.
- Identify their own role in this process.
- Recall the four main principles of the Care Planning process, and the elements involved in structuring, evaluating records and reports.
- Demonstrate their ability to interpret a care plan, and understand the role and purpose of basic recording and report writing as a means of communication.
- Be aware of the relevant legislation relating to Care Planning and Record Keeping.
Assessment & Certification:
Ongoing throughout the day with course participation and role play, and by compiling an appropriate Care Plan. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on successful completion of the course.
Duration
1 Day