CSO Training Questions WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

List 8 ways which documentation may be used? correct answer: A - identify potential problems which officers or agency professionals may encounter as they work with the probationer. B - Provide information upon which other may act C- Provide information to the Court. D- Justify actions taken by ourselves and others. E- Identify change in status F- Make Recommendations to others (supervisors, treatment providers) G- Formally document information or events H- Make a request of the Court or Supervisor 14 principles of good documentations correct answer: 1 - Documentation should be completed ASAP after the event. 2- All entries must be dated. 3- Keep your documentation brief and to the point 4- Do not back date an entry 5- Document all telephone calls and collateral contacts relevant to the case. 6- Use only approved abbreviations and acronyms. 7- Include only factual information 8-Never delete an existing electronic entry. 9- When handwriting an entry do not scratch out, erase, or use white out. 10- If handwriting use black or blue ink. 11- Sign all entries either by hand or electronically. 12- If filling out forms do not leave blank spaces. 13- When documenting know and follow the polices and procedures of your departme