CareDocs DSCR is designed to help care staff provide a more efficient service to the people they support, improving both care quality and daily workflows.
We’re always looking to the future to anticipate change and to find new ways to improve. However, looking back at traditional methods of care managing, such as using paper for care planning and recording, this is something which hasn’t changed much. The reasons for going paperless are more relevant today than ever.
Here are our top ten reasons why you should switch to a digital care management system.
1. More time to care
One of the main motivations for creating CareDocs DSCR was to reduce time-consuming tasks. By cutting out certain admin tasks and eliminating insignificant steps from the overall care process, the way you work naturally becomes more efficient.
These tasks can be anything from rummaging for a form that you need to photocopy and then scan into the computer, sharpening a pencil, or re-writing scribbled notes. The extra time gained by not doing this, which can amount to hours each week, can then be assigned to doing what matters most – caring for the resident.
2. High quality person-centred care
With pre-built assessments covering all aspects of health consisting of tried and tested questions written by our care experts, you can get to know your residents inside-out. As well as health, other characteristics such as emotions, likes and dislikes and how they correspond to a wide range of activities can be recorded. This information is then easily accessible by other users of the system so the resident doesn’t need to repeat themselves, resulting in a personalised care experience.
3. GDPR peace of mind
CareDocs DSCR is designed to support GDPR compliance, helping you securely manage sensitive care information and inspection requirements. We’re always keeping an eye out for the latest regulatory updates and sector news to make sure we help you deliver the highest quality care and pass your inspections.
4. Additional control at your fingertips
Maintain security and confidentiality by deciding who can access different parts of the system, so your staff only see what they need to. You can control who can view, edit, remove and add information throughout CareDocs and for individuals which also decreases potential errors.
5. Free up storage space
Shuffling through hundreds of documents in filing cabinets is a thing of the past. Physical copies of charts, forms, care plans, assessments and general resident information can take up entire rooms and the forms can be misplaced or become damaged over time. Using CareDocs DSCR, your work is completed digitally and securely stored and backed up.
6. Access information at the click of a button
When you record and save work, it becomes instantly available to read for the next person accessing the system. You can find everything you need to know about a resident, staff member or the business through easy-to-access dedicated sections of the CareDocs DSCR software.
7. Extra management tools
It’s not only resident care that can be logged in CareDocs. CareDocs DSCR also includes business management features, allowing your system to act as a central hub for your service. You can keep track of training, host your policies and procedures, post announcements, see important reports and KPIs, and more.
8. Instant collaboration
A digital care management system removes barriers between management, staff and residents, and helps to put all users on the same working level. CareDocs DSCR engages everyone in the process and allows them to play their part to accomplish one end goal – to provide the best possible care experience. Care staff can quickly access each other’s work and send messages to each other, building an efficient and healthy communication.
9. Cut stationery costs
Pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, paper, printers, ink, staplers, staples, paperclips, sticky notes, folders, confidential waste bin collection. The cost all adds up, and it takes time to sort through your inventory, order more, take a delivery, restock the shelves and repeat. Having a digital care management system takes pressure off this routine so efforts can be directed elsewhere.
10. Eco-friendly
Reducing paper use and other waste associated with paperwork helps the environment. Not just by saving trees, but also the carbon footprint of the regular deliveries you are receiving. If you are looking for a way to become more environmentally friendly, a digital care management software can help you achieve this.
Switching to CareDocs DSCR
CareDocs DSCR is a complete digital social care record system trusted by care providers across the UK. Designed by care experts for care experts, we understand you require a system which is easy to pick up to and learn. As well as having access to dedicated account managers, trainers and support teams, we have a wide range of user guides and videos to help you learn as you go. To learn more about CareDocs and how we can help you, please call 0330 056 3333 or email SalesGroup@caredocs.co.uk.
