Case Notes for Health Professionals
Workshop Description
This one-day workshop will further develop your skills in writing objective case notes so that they meet the professional standards required by the organisation. Throughout the workshop you will have the opportunity to analyse relevant documents and apply the skills learned.
Workshop Outcomes
This workshop will assist participants to:
- Understand the legal implications of case notes
- Identify the range of possible readers of these documents
- Select content that is relevant to the purpose and readers
- Write notes that are objective and evidence-based rather than subjective and emotional
- Distinguish between facts and opinions
- Use template appropriately (where available) so that information is where the reader expects to find it
- Use a clear, concise writing style
- Adopt a professional tone
- Apply a simple checklist for proofreading notes
Workshop Delivery
The program will be customised by utilising modified examples of case notes, real scenarios and focusing on particular needs identified in pre-training discussions with key staff. The program is an informative, interactive one in which you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned.
Each participant will receive a comprehensive user manual for reference after the workshop.
Who Should Attend
All staff for whom writing case notes is a key competency.
Facilitator
Your facilitator will be Sheryl Ward. Sheryl is a qualified teacher and trainer who has had extensive experience teaching business communication skills to adults both in Australia and South East Asia. She has specialised in the area of workplace writing – both public and private sector. Sheryl now runs her own independent training consultancy, Training Works and has consulted to a large number of international and national organisations.
Make an enquiry
To make an enquiry about this course, please use our enquiry form or email sherylward@trainingworks.com.au.