Early warning sign detection reduces errors and improves resident satisfaction
Observing, Recording and Reporting - Auckland
Residents are giving clues to their health status all the time. Many of these are missed because Caregivers (and some RN’s) do not know them. Picking up these early warning signs prevents disasters occurring to resident’s and improves family satisfaction.
You will:
- Learn how to support the RN
- What to look for and how to record it
- Where to find information
Session Content:
- Why is documentation important?
Where to find information?
Why record keeping is important. - Care Plans: How and when to use Long Term and Short Term Care Plans & the role caregivers play.
- Progress Notes: What is important to write down and why, what to look for and the impact of not passing on information early.
Advantages of Attending - you will:
- Have more confidence in recording and reporting
- Know why your role is so important in all aspects nursing
- Understand the information you need to provide to RN to make sound clinical decisions
About Leigh Kelly: Leigh had been working in the aged care sector since 1974. After a brief period exploring Plunket Nurseing, she chose to remain in the aged care sector. She has been a Charge Nurse in Public Sector, owned her own Rest Home and Managed Rest Homes. She now spends her time up-skilling the aged care industry in-house and in public workshops. All her sessions are interspersed with practical stories that people can relate to. She is the author of 2 books, Life’s an Illusion, published 1997 and The Art of Caregiving, published 2008.
Guarantee: We guarantee to have the most in-depth and up-to-date aged care training you’ve ever attended with the best specialist trainers available or your money back. You won’t find better aged care training anywhere and we’re willing to put our money where our mouth is. It’s as simple as that!
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Once registered you will be expected to pay regardless of
attendance. Substitutions are accepted.
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What people say about Leigh’s training of Observing, Recording & Reporting
“Caring for the elderly people is a tough ask that needs critical eye. To analyse behaviours and interpret hem was tracked in this presentation and really was a great learning for me. Excellent.” - Mildred, Anne Maree Gardens (overseas trained RN)
“A very good reminder. Sometimes we miss out on the very simple and basic signs residents give uw without being too technical.” Anon, Anne Maree Gardens
“Should be compulsory more so than Cultural Safety.” - Lorraine, Rangiuru Home
“The content was a timely reminder to all about why documentation is so important and the accuracy of documentation. I do feel we find a different in the workplace as a result of this presentation.” - June Allen RN, Selwyn Park
“Very good and empowering.” - Lyn Te Puke
“Very informative and helpful for all. Boosted Caregiver confidence. Very appropriate for the group. Great education too. Encouraging broader input.” - Glenda Kingsbeer, Manager Claire House
“I have never been to a wonderful and productive session like this before. I learnt many things I did not know. I have learnt a l lot more than before. I feel better informed and have better coping skills. Very easy for Caregivers to follow.” - Selwyn Oaks
“Learnt many things about Caregiving I didn’t know before.” - Jasmin, Anne Maree Gardens (overseas training RN)
“I learnt things I never knew before. Thoroughly enjoyed the course.” - Fairleigh Lodge
“This course should be a WHOLE DAY.” - Public Course 2009
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