About this course

Maintaining accurate records and documentation is important for every health and social care professional. If information about the patient is not recorded properly, this can adversely affect patient care and can also impact inquests and inquiries and potentially lead to legal action.

This half day course will introduce delegates to excellent record keeping practice, the need to create and maintain effective records and practical evaluations in recording daily notes that underpins their day to day practice.

What you’ll learn

Know what constitutes a clinical/medical record.

Explain why it is essential to maintain clinical/medical records.

Understand their responsibility in relation to effective record keeping.

Understand legal requirements and how data protection legislation applies to their practice.