Can computerised care plans really make your life as a Care Manager easier?
November 28, 2019 Alex Sorisi Can computerised care plans make your life as a Care Manager easier? Well the short answer is yes. But we know that might not convince you, so have a read of this week’s blog to find out how computerised care plans are...
Carer of the month – October 2019
This month’s Carer of the month is a bit different. With all of the hard work and effort we’ve been putting into our new Care Plans and Assessments module, the team decided to club together and nominate an amazing carer from our community who has been a superstar.
How Log my Care is disrupting the world of health care management software
Care coordination software is a singular platform that care providers can use to organise, distribute, and monitor care delivery throughout a home or care service.
Care Planning Application of the Year 2020
This week’s blog is something a little bit special. I am genuinely excited to announce that we’ve just been awarded the Care Planning Software of the year award from Global Health & Pharma magazine.
A 3 step guide to care coordination software
Care coordination software is a singular platform that care providers can use to organise, distribute, and monitor care delivery throughout a home or care service.
Carer of the month – September 2019
This month’s Carer of the month is a bit different. With all of the hard work and effort we’ve been putting into our new Care Plans and Assessments module, the team decided to club together and nominate an amazing carer from our community who has been a superstar.
Point of care systems in care homes
When clinical staff and carers deliver care to an individual, this is recorded in care notes which can be digital, or paper based. We call this a point of care system.
How Care Providers can prepare for Brexit
Brexit is scary and it seems very possible that we could leave the EU on the 31st of October without a deal unless Boris Johnson’s request for another extension is approved. Deal or no deal, extension or no extension, we thought it might be good to summarise as to how it may affect care providers in the UK.
Care Planning Module Launch
Today we’ve taken the next step. It’s been a whirlwind in the office the past few months, but we’re happy to announce that we’ve just launched our brand-new care planning and assessments module.
Carer of the month – August 2019
We’ve been doing our coveted Carer of the month award for a fair old while now and still the nominations continue to pour in. Every month brings the team a whole host of different stories and examples of some of the care sectors shining stars.
Care Management Applications – which is the right one for you?
With so many different care apps on the market at the moment, it can be difficult to work out what’s right for your care home. This week’s blog explores the things you should consider when choosing the right care management application for you.
Electronic care records made simple
If you’re a care provider, you’ll probably have noticed lots of information about electronic care records around at the moment, and some of it can be really confusing and conflicting. We’ve put together this simple guide for you, so you’ll soon be all clued up on electronic care records.
What data do you hold and how is it useful? Business metrics for care providers.
The information and data a care business holds is more than just a record of how many service-users there are or which members of the team are on shift that day.
Carer of the month – July 2019
Every month the nominations for our coveted Carer of the month award pour in. Each month without fail we are astounded by the amount of gratitude and recognition that Carers from our community give to one another. Last month’s winner was Florina Popa from Carrick house. But it’s now time to pass on the crown to the next superstar.
A 2019 guide to care planning in nursing homes
Care planning is slowly but surely moving into a new age. The days of paper notes and filing through cabinets to access important information are quickly becoming a thing of the past.
Summer update 2019 – Photos and Zones
Good news everyone! Hot off the back of the recent heatwave (can you believe it hit almost 38 degrees here in the Log my Care office?!) the team have been working hard to deliver two of the most requested features from our community in the past few months. We’re proud to introduce to you the launch of Photos and Zones features in our latest care system update.
Care plans for nursing homes
Are you looking to improve care delivery in your nursing home? Or perhaps you just want to find out a bit more about how digital care plans can help care provision in your home. Keep reading to learn about the basics of care plans in nursing homes.
How does Care Manager Software help Managers?
If you’re thinking about how to improve your care management system, then care software could be a really effective and time saving option for you and your care home.
Carer of the month – June 2019
Another month flies by and it’s time to announce our coveted Carer of the month award. It’s really good to see how many of our community are getting behind the competition and nominating their fellow Carers and sharing their stories of successes. Last month Bethany Parker took the crown, but as another month draws in, we must crown the next champion!
Computerised care plans vs. paper – what’s best?
Care plans detail the type of support and care that individuals need. The best ones put those who need care at the centre of the plan and involve them in creating a routine.
The Top 5 Tips For Care Coordination Platforms
Choosing to use a care coordination platform is the easiest way to move from paper-based care recording to electronic care recording. They make it easy to manage care delivery and
What’s it like to get a care management platform?
We’re all about making the lives of carers easier, so If you want to know more about care management platforms then you’re in the right place.
Carer of the month – May 2019
May zoomed by and we were absolutely stunned by the nominations for a huge number of carers. Find out who has topped the charts and won our coveted Carer of the Month for May 2019?
Does care plan technology actually help residents in care homes?
Care plan technology that fits seamlessly into your daily routine can be a real benefit and improve the lives of everyone involved in care homes.
Introducing One Stop Social: A Community for Modern Care Professionals
One Stop Social is a Social Work and Care Professionals Hub, providing a central access point for news, jobs, resources & training.
Carer of the month – April 2019
Another month hurtles by and it’s time to announce our coveted Carer of the month for April. Last month Dumitru wowed us with his dedication during his first month using Log my Care. But it’s now time to crown the next winner.
Care management systems for care homes where to start
A care management system is a piece of software that you use to help you manage care delivery in your care home. Find out what you need to know to start using one.
Log my Care Spring Update – Blood Glucose Charts
We’ve been busy working hard on the spring update for Log my Care. Discover what’s new and how we’ve been improving our award-winning Care Office.
Electronic care records – how care providers can evidence Outstanding care
Just working hard isn’t enough for CQC they need you to evidence your hard work to score a Good or a coveted Oustanding rating. This week’s blog covers how electronic care records can be used to evidence care delivery.
Rewarding people that care – Easter 2019
This Easter with many people gleefully planning their weekends off, we spotted Jade Davidson’s poem that talks about sparing a thought for the carers working through the Easter break. As soon as we read it we knew we had to act!
Digital care plans – everything you need to know
When care plans are stored on a central database and accessed via software (which is just a techy way of saying digitised) not only are they safely stored on the cloud and kept smart, but there’s a whole new world of opportunity for the care industry.
Carer of the month – March 2019
Each month we showcase an extraordinary carer who is part of the Log my Care system’s community. Discover who January 2019’s Carer of the Month is!
How to identify and avoid the main problems with care plans
How do you know if your care plans are robust enough to pass a regulatory inspection? And will they help your service-users get the support they actually need?
Announcing the launch of the Log my Care Pro module
It’s a bit of a special blog today as it marks a big milestone in Log my Care’s short but super-charged history. Today is the day we are launching the first optional premium module we’ve called Pro.
Electronic Care Planning – is it for you?
As part of our commitment to continually improving the Log my Care system and providing the UK care sector with the best possible free care home management software, we’ve released our next major update to our ‘Care Office’.
Can a care home app really save you money?
The care sector continues to face tighter budgets, rising costs, and financial pressure, you’re probably asking yourself how a care home app can save you money.
Carer of the month – January 2019
Each month we showcase an extraordinary carer who is part of the Log my Care system’s community. Discover who January 2019’s Carer of the Month is!
Log my Care wins care planning software of the year!
This week’s blog is something a little bit special. I am genuinely excited to announce that we’ve just been awarded the Care Planning Software of the year award from Global Health & Pharma magazine.
Why training is important for the care sector
This week’s post is on why training is important for the care sector and has been written by Dan from Your Training – Your Way.
What do you need to know about care manager software before you get started?
The best care homes place residents at the centre of care. Having the best value-based care helps care homes stand out in a competitive and crowded market. Being able to offer care plans for each individual resident regardless of their needs is a really attractive, and necessary feature for care homes to have.
How to identify the best software for residential care homes?
Software for residential care homes aims to give people working in the care sector an efficient and seamless way of doing paperwork, one that gives you more time to give quality care to the people who need it.
Can the innovative use of technology in care services help get Outstanding?
A few weeks ago I wrote about a pretty awesome technology in care presentation from CQC Inspector Steve Rust. This week I thought I’d go into a little bit more detail and share some of the statistics and interesting things that he talked about.
Carer of the month – October 2018
This month was incredibly hard to nominate but we all sat down together and made a decision to name our next carer of the month. Discover who October 2018’s carer of the month is!
CQC says that digital care planning and technology should be embraced by the care sector
Hot off the back of a very interesting few sessions with West Sussex Partners in Care (WSPIC) we were treated to a presentation from CQC Inspector Steven Rust, which had some very interesting insights when it came to the use of technology in a care service.
5 Steps To Successfully Implement Electronic Care Planning Systems in Your Care Home
So what are the 5 steps that will help you implement electronic care planning into your care service?
New Charts, Mobility Tracking and Even Pudding! Care Office November Update
My team have been busy and have just added some awesome new features to the Care Office and Carer App. This time you don’t need to do anything to update and you should see them all the next time you log in.
New Features Coming to Our Care Planning System
This week I’ve taken over the Log my Care blog from Alex as I wanted to share with you some of the things my team has been busy building and adding to our care system.
Free Care Home Management Software is Helping the UK Care Sector
Quality care home management software helps carers stay on top of everything whilst making their working lives easier.
How can Care Apps help to improve social care provision?
Care apps like ours have helped pave the way for improvements in the service that frontline staff and management offer.
Carer of the month – September 2018
This month was incredibly hard to nominate but we all sat down together and made a decision to name our next carer of the month. Discover who September 2018’s carer of the month is!
