Digital social care records vs paper records

Saves the resident from having to recall their medical history, medication and other recorded information as care providers are already able to access this information with a digital care system.

Quick access to residents' records.

They assist care settings in the goal of achieving higher standards of quality and safety

No need for internet access - when recording care notes in the home, if you hit a spot that is not covered by Wi-Fi, you can continue writing and saving care notes. Once the device comes back online, the care notes will sync back to the monitor.

A digital care records system allows care homes to enter residents' records on the computer via keyboard or voice commands. This makes your records easier to read so others involved in your residents' care won’t misunderstand your notes and make mistakes.

When care workers add entries to electronic records, the older versions of care notes don’t disappear. Instead, all old care notes are preserved with a timestamp, and all modifications are timestamped as well. This allows you and your care team to view residents' complete care history. You’ll know what’s been done, what has and hasn’t worked, and what to do next.

Digital care systems are kept secure to protect resident data. Person Centred Software delivers a high standard of data security to ensure personal records and sensitive information are kept secure and protected on a robust platform.

Care providers in the health and care sector are familiar with how to create, complete, and store paper records.

Low initial costs - paper records only require paper, a printer, file folders, and a file cabinet. The combined cost is typically less than the implementation fee and monthly rates for a digital care system. However, digital care systems lead to lower retention costs over time.

No need for internet access; you have physical copies.