CADC – Documentation

CADC – Documentation Roles of documentation - Answer ️️ -1. clinical tool 2. continuity of care 3. legal document 4. accountability 5. quality assurance Documentation as a clinical tool - Answer ️️ -chronologically details the condition of the client receiving services, why the services were needed, services provided who delivered the services, and outcomes achieved. - used in supervision - most important skill in assuring continuity of care Documentation as means to ensure continuity of care - Answer ️️ -ensures continuity of care, regardless of counselor availability, changes in counselor or service provider or subsequent readmission for services. - EASES the TRANSITION PROCESS ensuring pertinent info is available to receiving counselor/program Documentation as a legal document - Answer ️️ -records both counselor and client input, including what did/did not work.