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In part two we gave you a phrase to enter into your journals, or any documentation that you are doing. If you missed any portion of this “did you know series” you must go back for complete understanding.
Now to continue; we have established what documentation is, and what type of books we are using for the purpose of journaling. Now we need to discuss the correct way to approach documentation; were going to set up a scenario then you are going to document. Ready?
- You have just received a placement from your agency. His name is Joseph, six years old. Your worker has informed you that she thinks Joseph has ADHD, and possibly FAS. Today’s date is January 12th, 2010, the time is 7:45 pm. While assisting him with his bath and then into his pajama'sand ready for bed, you notice a big bruise on his left thigh area. Later on while you are sitting beside his bed, reading to him, he begins crying and rubbing his eyes. You carefully take him in your arms hug him, while rocking him gently, reassuring him that everything will be all right. He then looks up and you and tells you part of his story. Because he was very upset. it took you almost an hour to get him to sleep.
Have your journal in hand? Now document this scenario…..remember to write this scenario down first on a sheet of paper, then when your happy with the wording print it in your journal.
Take a look at your journal, did you write down this entire scenario? I know you are tired, it has been a very long day, but remember the rule, “never allow yourself the privilege to postpone your documentation! You must always obey this rule. Do you remember why? If not back to part 1, repeat this series.
Foster Parents do not have a priviledge called later, these are called mistakes.
Our mistakes are called allegations.
Next we are going to go over the things that your journal should contain. Go to part 4 in the series.
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