Documentation in Aged Care

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Updated 27 May 2024 Certificate1,024 Ratings
In any healthcare organisation, accurate documentation detailing all aspects of a consumer’s care is an essential way of communicating care and services provided, the outcomes of this care, and any changes in the consumer’s needs and preferences. This Ausmed Training Module will provide you with basic fundamental skills for keeping effective documentation in both residential and home care environments.

Content

6 Units • 13 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Why is Documentation Important?
3 Questions
6m
Where and When to Document
3 Questions
4m
How to Document
1 Question
2m
What to Document
4 Questions
6m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand why effective documentation is important.

2

Know where and when to document.

3

Know how to document.

4

Know what to include in your documentation.

Who it's for:

All healthcare workers and professionals working in any aged care setting.

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Assign mandatory training and keep all your records in-one-place.

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Last updated27 May 2024

Published16 May 2023

Due for review30 Jul 2026
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