Exam 16: Recording in Generalist Social Work Practice

Recording formats may be used for many purposes.

Generally, standardized forms minimize the need to do narrative recordings.

What specific information should be included in minutes of a meeting?

A well-written narrative recording does not need to have its purpose clearly identified.

One type of information typically incorporated in agency records involves comments or questions to discuss with a supervisor or another worker.

When writing letters, never use model letters because all of your letters will look too much the same.

When sending e-mail messages, typing in capital letters is common courtesy

_____ summarize(s) the main issues addressed, plans developed, and results achieved with a client during the intervention process.

_____ describe(s) and assess(es) the client situation and the service transaction at regular intervals.

_____ is the privacy principle that refers to restricting the type of information that is put into the record and the period of time over which the record can be retained.

Memos can be used to document for the record your own performance.

Memos are most effective if you can address several topics in each memo.

_____ is the ethical principle that workers should not share information provided by a client or about a client unless the client has given explicit permission to do so.

Recording information about large numbers of clients can contribute to a database that is very useful for research-informed practice.

One suggestion for enhancing confidentiality of records is to keep files and sources of information physically safeguarded from unwarranted access.