Principles of good Clinical Documentation cont...
 
  • You should record details of any assessments, reviews undertaken and
  • clear evidence of the arrangements made for future and ongoing care.
  • This should include details of information given about care and treatment.
  • Records should identify any risks and show the action taken to deal with
  • them.
  • You have a duty to communicate fully and effectively with colleagues,
  • ensuring they have all the information they need about the people in your
  • care
  • You must not alter or destroy any records without being authorised to do
  • so
  • If you need to alter records, you must give your name and job title and sign
  • and date the original documentation. The alternations made and the
  • original record should be clear and auditable