[humanser] Paperwork

[Lisa Irving]

Rebecca, 

Here are a few suggestions. 

Find someone to create or show you how to create a template for your
in-takes. I prefer the use of fillable fields because text doesn't shift. 

Also, can you use your current braille skills to include in-take questions
or short notes to prompt yourself?

Lastly, I prefer the use of my iPad to writing meeting notes of a
non-confidential nature. The iPad slides nicely into my larger purses. 

Keep up the awesome work! 

Lisa Irving 

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Subject: Re: [humanser] Paperwork

I am not a proficient braille reader I know some but not enough to use it
efficiently. The hand written material basically asked about what allergies
or medications clients have as well as their personal health and family
health history and if they have had prior cycle therapy or psychiatry
services. 

  Basically I work doing outpatient counseling so we have 45 to 50 minutes
to complete the entire intake with the client. After that I been complete a
bio psychosocial right up on the client which is what takes me longer than
it should. 

I am also struggling with asking the right questions during the intake in
order to come up with a diagnosis by the end of that session. A lot of my
coworkers just use a paper and pen to take notes during session which is not
really an option for me. 

I do use a screen magnifier but it takes me longer to physically read
something then to have my reader on my computer read it. It does feel weird
sometimes having my computer reading and then repeating what it says. I try
to keep the volume low. 

I guess I am just wondering how others complete paperwork especially
regarding intake sessions. 

Thanks,
Rebecca Arrowood
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> On Jul 8, 2017, at 2:19 PM, Miranda B. <knownoflove at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Rebecca,
> You mention using a screen reader. Do you also happen to read Braille? 
> If so, could you read what's on your computer via a Braille display, 
> instead of repeating what the screen reader is saying? I'm not sure 
> that I would use dictation for the same concern you 
> mentioned--editing. Moreover, I think dictating notes little by little 
> (as you're only given a few seconds per dictation), editing, ETC would
extend and not minimize the process.
> What information is typically handwritten by the clients? Could this 
> information be communicated in a different format (orally, via 
> computer, ETC)? Also, I'm trying to interpret your comment about 
> medication. Are you saying that you need to log their medications? Or, 
> do you need to ensure that your clients' medications are being properly
administered?
> Thanks for the clarification, and have a wonderful weekend!
> 
> Best wishes, Miranda
> 
> 
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> Rebecca Arrowood via HumanSer
> Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2017 12:29 AM
> To: JD Townsend via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Rebecca Arrowood <rmarrowood12 at me.com>
> Subject: [humanser] Paperwork
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am trying to figure out how to complete paperwork faster. We do not 
> use an EMR system but I am able to type my notes and intake reports.
> 
> I am not sure if dictating my notes would be faster however you still 
> need to proofread that.  I know part of my intake report takes time 
> because I am having to try to read clients handwriting or guardian 
> their medications they are taking
> 
> I am also trying to figure out how to be more efficient with my intake 
> process. Currently I have an outline in the word and I try to use my 
> screen reader to read me the question that I ask the client. Then I 
> try to type their response. For the most part this works for me 
> however I know my other coworkers typically take a hand written notes 
> with their intake rather than sitting at their computer.
> 
> Thanks,
> Rebecca Arrowood
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
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