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RK01

Professional and legal aspects of record keeping and care planning

Qualified nurses

3 hours

• Legal and professional issues relevant to record keeping

• Review NMC guidelines for documentation and the issues of accountability and confidentiality

• Review the process of accurate and comprehensive completion of care plans

15

RK02

Principles of record keeping for care staff

All levels of staff

3 hours

• Complete accurate comprehensive records

• Principles of the Data Protection Act, storage of records and the issues surrounding this

• Legal matters and protecting client’s confidentiality

• The importance of following instructions in care plans is highlighted

• Small workshop on completing accurate records and an opportunity is provided to complete an audit on documentation to consolidate learning

15