Healthcare records on trial course
Who and why
Healthcare records are an integral part of safe and effective healthcare, as well as an essential tool in risk management and clinical audit. If complaints or claims are made, best practice records means the necessary evidence is available to deal with any complaint, investigation, inquiry or court proceedings, fairly and effectively.
This course is targeted at healthcare professionals to equip them with the knowledge; competencies and skills to make records that will advance best practice care and ensure the necessary evidence is available to deal with concerns, complaints and claims.
Course outline
This is an intensive training day. The accountability of the healthcare professional and different ways in which records will be scrutinized, will be analysed and explained.
Clinical, professional and legal requirements applying to record keeping will be considered.
Common errors in record keeping will be highlighted through trainer led discussions and consideration of real case studies.
Key learning points
- Understanding records as an integral part of professional care
- Appreciating how the professional is held to account for their practice and records
- Considering how records will be scrutinized
- Applying best practice principles to ensure records will stand up to scrutiny
- Identifying key factors in ensuring safe use of shared care records
- Considering the use of electronic records
- Analysing the implications of NHS Care Records
- Complying with Care Records Guarantees in practice
- Identifying common mistakes