50's Plus Check-in - Care planning - January 27-31 2019

Care planning is an essential part of healthcare, but is often misunderstood or regarded as a waste of time. Without a specific document delineating the plan of care, important issues are likely to be neglected. Care planning provides a "road map" of sorts, to guide all who are involved with a patient/resident's care.

What is care planning process? A plan of care is something that describes in an easy, accessible way the services and support being provided, and should be put together and agreed with you through the process of care planning.

Is a care plan a legal document? It is a legal document and the author is professionally accountable for the care they have planned and for upholding professional standards such as record keeping and code of conduct. The care plan must be covering mental and physical health and social care needs where appropriate.

When should a care plan be updated? Please check with your doctor and insurance company.

What is an Individualized care plan? The Individual Care Plan is a summary of the needs and service options identified in the assessment process and is an outline of the plan developed by the client and Case Manager to meet the client's needs.

For more information please contact your doctor.

Questions:
How are you doing?
Have you made a care plan for yourself or helped someone else?

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