Guidelines for Effective Documentation in IDD

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-GEDIDD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Describe the importance and purpose of documentation.
Identify elements of effective documentation.
Recognize whether documentation is effective.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Importance of Documentation in IDD Services

Meet Grace

Overview of Documentation

Why Is Documentation Important?

Review

Summary

Section 3: Effective Documentation

Documentation Guidelines

What Makes Documentation Effective?

How To Handle Mistakes

Forms and Check Sheets

Test Your Knowledge: Effective vs. Ineffective

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.