Communication and Record Keeping
Communication and Recordkeeping cannot be separated as they link to one another. Record keeping is important in the care environment because it ensures that the information given is accurate and valid and that the right care is being given to the right patient.
Description
Not only does proper record-keeping make a positive contribution to quality care provision, it prevents errors and provides evidence where needed.
Increasing demands for more paperwork and better standards of written communication requires health and social care providers to teach their personnel how to make a record in the correct manner and how records are to be effectively and properly used and managed.
Effective communication and correct record-keeping is essential within the care sector for the wellbeing of patients and to protect the organisation should an error arise. By using correct procedure, the treatment, history and medication of the patient should be properly documented so as to protect yourself and your organisation if discrepancies happen.
The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of record-keeping and the importance of communication, as well as relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:
- Defining communication
- Methods
- Models
- Techniques
- Managing communication
- Legislation and best practice
- Effective record-keeping
- Preventative measures
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- What is communication
- Effective methods of communication
- Models of communication
- Communication techniques
- The management of communication
- Legislation and best practice
- Effective records in a care environment
- Preventing errors