[humanser] Paperwork

[Alexander Castillo]

Hello, Quinto's suggestion is one which allot of us find out is the
most efficient, sighted or not.
 Read the form enough, and you can answer these questions through
conversation, provided they are not asking for specifics like SS and
Address of course...

Alex Castillo


On 7/10/17, Quinto Sanchez via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi, the first time I did an intake I was going down the list of questions
> having my screen reader read it and then I would repeat it to the client
> typing in their answers one by one. I found out that wasn't going to work
> when it was taking me so long that another counselor with site and more
> experience had to come and take over because I was taking forever. My
> supervisor who had sight said, "I don't even go down the line asking every
> question. She said since I know the form so well I know what is asked and
> so
> I just engage in conversation with them and through out the conversation I
> ask the questions I know are needed." I tried this and it worked. I would
> then only type in some information during the session and type in the rest
> after the session when I had time.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca
> Arrowood via HumanSer
> Sent: Sunday, July 9, 2017 12:56 PM
> To: Miranda B.
> Cc: Rebecca Arrowood; Human Services Division Mailing List
> 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
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 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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