Case work recording

helping to know recording importance and it's advantage for social case work process

1. ASSIGNMENT- 2 nd SOCIAL CASE WORK RECORDING A process of gathered history of treatment Prakash MSW 1 st Sem Sr. No. 24

2. Social Case W ork Recording Process of writing down relevant information in a systematic manner about the person who has come to the agency seeking some help

3. Need of Recording Accountability Reasearch

4. Purpose of recording To facilitate the delivery of service to or more on behalf of client. To serve as a resource or teaching material and add to the body of knowledge of social work practice To ensure contunity if any case worker discontinue the process or comes for the next season after a long time. To references the memory of worker and increase retrospective understanding.

5. Principles Accuracy Objectivity Simplicity Clearity brevity

6. Uses and functions Identifying client Documenting the activity Assessment and planning Evaluating the client’s condition Documenting communication Maintain continuity Sharing information with client Demonstrating and measuring worker’s accountablity

7. Contents of Record Identifying and demographic details Referral History of the reported problem concern Reports of any test made by the worker Assessment made Decision made and service provided Contacts made with other professionals for consulting or collaborative actions Final assessment Information about transfer, termination and refund Closing summary of entire helping process

8. Forms of Case Record Process record Summary records Problem oriented records Standardized forms Case notes Log or journal entries Card file

9. Advantages Enable the case worker to reflect systematically Free the case worker to concentrate on issue raised by