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Record Keeping (RK)

Adept Training

Summary

Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
3 days · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Covering Definitions of health records and documentation and types of health records, The purpose and functions of health records and documentation, Effects of good and poor health record keeping, Legal and professional issues in health record keeping and Style and content.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand what is a record and the different types and their purpose.
  • Understand how to use reports and records appropriately.
  • Be aware of the professional and legal responsibilities in maintaining accurate

records.

  • Understand the implications of good and poor recording keeping on client care.
  • Understand potential errors and barriers to accurate record keeping.
  • Know how to write reports and records that are understandable, relevant for the

purpose, clear and concise, factual and checkable.

Complementary Manuals Available

  • Medication
  • Safeguarding Adults at Risk
  • Malnutrition
  • Fall Prevention
  • Health and Safety

• Infection Control

CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Record keeping is an essential part of health and social care and is part of the role and

responsibilities of all care workers. As Law et al (2010), states record keeping remains

the primary source of communication for all health care professionals therefore

accuracy of records will have a profound effect on the overall quality of care the client

receives.

If records are not completed accurately, communication between health professionals

can break down resulting in poor care. Although there is no one method of record

keeping, there are recognised principles and standards that can be used by all health

professionals as a framework in maintaining accurate care records. Good and

accurate record keeping is part of a carer’s `duty of care’; and is an important skill

which needs to be performed with accuracy at all times.

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FAQs

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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