[humanser] Paperwork

[Rebecca Arrowood]

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-----
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> 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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