Care planning system
Health Boards should ensure that there is an agreed system of care planning in use in every ward with the appropriate documentation available to nursing staff.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedSection 4.2 of the Scottish Government's response details professional standards for record-keeping, with the revised NMC code requiring nurses and midwives to maintain clear and accurate records. This includes identifying any risks or problems and the steps taken to deal with them, which supports effective care planning and ensures appropriate documentation is available to nursing staff.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
Excellence in Care framework directly addresses care planning systems. CAIR Dashboard monitors fundamentals of care including care planning documentation across all boards.
View detailed findings
EiC was commissioned specifically in response to the Vale of Leven Inquiry. Four essential requirements identified by families form the framework foundation.