Documentation for the Lactation Consultant
Create case notes that are accurate, concise, and clear
Price: $30.00 USD
Done well, your documentation of your clients’ cases has the power to educate other healthcare providers, enhance your professional reputation, improve client outcomes, and promote your practice. On the flip side, poor documentation can create confusion, undermine your credibility, and even result in legal action. In this course, Courtney Polk, MSN, RN, IBCLC, takes you on a deep dive into how to document with accuracy and confidence. Polk covers:
- Basic principles of good documentation
- Avoiding common errors
- Confidentiality, ownership, and access to client records
- HIPPAA and privacy laws around the world
- The pros and cons of electronic and paper charting systems
- Common charting styles, including narrative, the SOAP method, PIE/DAR, and others
- How to use checklists, standard protocols, care plans, and tear sheets more to make documentation easier, and much more
Take the guesswork out of this challenging yet crucial part of your job.
Part of our General Education Package, this course fulfills the IBCLC exam course requirement for Medical Documentation.
This Course Awards:
- A Certificate of Completion
Price: $30.00