Case Note Management

This practical half day workshop will explore the

• Purpose of keeping records and how this influences the content of case notes
• Factors to consider when determining the style of case notes to use
• Legal and ethical considerations including what is reportable and or in-admissible in a court of law
• Implications for records managmeent of security and electronic records
• Different styles of case notes and features of narative vs observational and template styles
• Do's and don'ts of language and content when writing case notes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Define the appropriate use of language
• Determine what to inlcude and exclude from case notes
• Document disclosures and physical observations to ensure case notes meet the requirements for reporting
• Write case notes that are admissible in a court of law
• Identify the various styles used when writing case notes