RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Medical records at residential aged care facilities
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This guide covers managing medical records in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). It describes different practitioner models (solo, practice-based, aged care-specific) and provides standards for record-keeping, sharing notes, and maintaining clinical governance. The guide suggests methods for transferring medical information to RACF staff, including printing, electronic sharing, and handover notes.
Key Theme
Information management system
Corporate and clinical governance
Standard
2: The Organisation
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
2.7: Information management
5.1: Clinical governance
