In order to help care providers avoid the pitfalls associated with poor care plans, we've compiled a list of the 'Top 10 mistakes poor care plans make' and a list of methods you can use to avoid making them yourself.
When you work in care you’ll probably spend a great deal of time carefully planning and organising your care plans and pathways. So how do you know if they are broad enough, pass a regulatory inspection from CQC and will help your residents get the support they need? In order to help care providers avoid the pitfalls associated with poor care plans, we’ve compiled a list of the ‘Top 10 mistakes poor care plans make’ and a list of methods you can use to avoid making them yourself.
Each of our Top 10 mistakes has their own set of risks and requirements associated with them. We’ll now go into the best ways you can overcome them with your care plans:
By using an electronic care management system like Log my Care, you’ll easily be able to overcome pitfalls around recording accuracy and ensure you are only working with the most up to date care plans for your residents. It also will ensure that all care notes are logged with a time/date stamp, so you’re able to incorporate the best evidence as to why you’re providing care in your plans.
Have a flick through some of our other articles.