Why should you attend?
To ensure they maintain and improve the standard of records and record keeping. To enable non-registered practitioners to understand the importance of record keeping and how to document clear and safe records.
What skills will you take away?
The legal requirements of record keeping
Why we need records
The principles of good record keeping
When and how to write in the client’s records
Do’s and Don’ts of record keeping
What is person centred care and how to include the patients voice when documenting care.
Why should you pay?
Record keeping is not an additional aspect of healthcare practice that a health care practitioner can choose whether to do or not. Rather it is an essential integral element of health care practice.
The Knowledge and skill that are learnt and reinforced during the course are designed to improve your ability to write records reflecting the care that has been given.
Discussing key principles within the session to provide a continuous record of a patient’s healthcare intervention
Legislation will be reinforced to impress the importance of accountability stressing the need for good quality records to ensure safety for the patient, employer and the health care practitioner
These skills may prove priceless should your professional documentation be requested during a legal case or internal audit.
What are the smart learning outcomes for the course?
Specific - Receive a certificate of attendance
Measurable – Skills gained may be built upon existing knowledge and further knowledge on future courses
Achievable – During the session, your existing knowledge will be tested through working in smaller groups and coming together to discuss and feedback to the larger group. Groups discussions to explore Do’s and Don’ts of record keeping. Key skills of record keeping will be repeated to ensure they are imbedded. Principles supported by short videos for group discussion Quiz to test key principles of the session.
Relevant – All aspects of the session are a reminder of the importance of good record keeping within the health care environment. Good record keeping required accurate methods of communication. Good communication skills are transferable into everyday life.
