You probably don’t think of your care home as a data management business. After all, your job is looking after people and delivering the care they need.
But what if, instead of data, we talked about information, knowledge and insights? You can probably see links between those and the quality of care delivery and consistently meeting fundamental care standards.
Better information about what clients need and what’s happening in your care home helps you deliver better care. And being able to collect and get hold of the information you need quickly and easily means you have more time to devote to your clients.
That’s why data matters. There’s a very human element to care home data management.
Simpler Reporting
Data is easy to collect and organise through a modern care management system. You can then enjoy effective reporting that isn’t time-consuming to put together. You can have data from several locations instantly available in one place and in the same format.
This gives you better visibility of what’s happening across your organisation. You can have all the information needed for compliance and quality standards at the click of a mouse. The same goes for delivery and contract compliance reporting for local authorities and other funders.
With structured data you can extract information in almost any way you need. You can have it aligned with KLOEs or specifically to monitor ADLs – all from the same source.
Better Communications
When it’s no longer a chore to collect data and produce reports it’s also much easier to share information, either internally or externally. It’s less effort to make sure everyone has the information they need to collaborate and make better decisions.
Better Care Delivery
Time saved and better insights into what’s happening all add up to better care. Data reveals whether staff are meeting required standards and where they might need additional training or support.
You can have alerts and early warnings of potential issues that otherwise might escalate or take time to emerge. You can then make targeted interventions to raise standards.
Ultimately, data puts you in control. You can direct your effort and attention where it’s needed most and not have to worry that you might be missing something.
Want to discover more about how data helps you deliver better care? Book your KareInn demo or visit our resource centre to find out more.
