Good quality records underpin safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care. They communicate the right information clearly, to the right people, when they need it. They are an essential part of achieving good outcomes for people who use services. A good digital records system has more benefits than a paper-based record system.
It helps providers to:. Digital records will increasingly replace paper records. This means digital systems will be vital to capture and share information. This is essential for truly integrated services that work for people.
CQC supports the programme, which aims to encourage and support adult social care providers registered with us to adopt digital social care records. Our guidance reflects the developing best practice around digital record systems, particularly where it helps to improve the quality and safety of care.
Breadcrumb Home Guidance for providers Adult social care: information for providers Digital record systems: achieving good outcomes for people using adult social care services. Digital record systems: achieving good outcomes for people using adult social care services The benefits of a good digital records system Principles for providers to support good outcomes for people What do good digital social care records look like?
Assessing and inspecting Accessing digital records on site visits Points to consider Sources of best practice and guidance.
