APS Case Documentation: Skill Building
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Housekeeping & Course Overview
Housekeeping Items:
Review eLearning Concepts
Self-Assessment
Individual, Small, & Large Group Work
Case Scenarios & Videos
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Introductions and Connection�
SHARE
Your name, county/unit, and how long you’ve worked in APS
SHARE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Favorite
part about documentation
Frustration with documentation
Fear
with documentation
eLearning Review
The Purpose of Documentation:
Objective vs Subjective:
Person-Centered:
Confidentiality:
Self-Assessment
Key Concepts Questions
Key Elements for Accurate Documentation
Dates of any actions taken on the case, including all visits
Collateral contacts and referrals, including relationship with the client
Names and titles of collateral contacts, spelled correctly and contact info provided
Abbreviations and terminology approved by your organization
Documenting Indicators of Abuse, and Connecting to Findings
What are some significant indicators of abuse?
Screening for Decision-Making Ability
Documenting Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Allegations and Protective Factors
Environment
Care
Finances
Cognitive and Mental Health Status
Social Support
Interventions, Resources, and Referrals
Immediate Safety Concerns
Let’s Practice! �
Review the case scenario in Handout: Noah J. Case Scenario
Identify what needs to be documented in terms of indicators of abuse, screening for decision-making ability, risk assessment
Report out key areas identified
Rat Feces Activity
What seems clear and concise?
What seems objective or subjective?
Review Handout and mark:
Subjective vs Objective
Objective:
*Content Warning:
Physical and Emotional Abuse
Subjective vs Objective (2)
Clear and Concise
Clothing:
Description of home:
Conversation & Statements:
Narratives
Using the video clip:
In groups
Include
Compare
Person-Centered
Person-centered thinking:
How is this beneficial to:
Person-Centered Specifics
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Benefits
Challenges
Documenting during the Client �����������Considerations When Documenting Live������������
Etiquette & Best Practices
Documentation Requirements
Case records should include:
Anything else?
Timely Documentation
Is this Complete?
Case Record Scavenger Hunt:
Workshop Summary & Questions
We covered:
What questions do you have?
P-I-E
Reflect and note:
Evaluations
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