Records and Reports in Social Care

11 page handout. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY THIS IF YOU ARE BUYING THE FULL RECORD KEEPING AWARENESS PACK

Working in the Social Care Sector – Records and Reports Awareness

Introduction
What is a Record?
Types of Record
How Information is Given
What to do with Information
Telephone Skills
Electronic Information Received
Letters - Post Received
Passing on Information
Record and their Format
The Importance of Records
Consequences of Poor Records
Report Writing
Report writing - Problems
Report Writing Common Errors
Neglect and Poor Practice
Good Practice - Examples
Minimum Standards for Records/Reports
Confidentiality
Confidentiality Policies
Access to Records
Data Protection Act
Systems and Storage
Good Practice Checklist
References

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