How to use this daily log
- Cross out any duty that isn’t on the client’s Plan of Care, or write in duties that are missing.
- During the visit, mark each duty X, A, S or N/A as it happens.
- Note what the client ate and drank. Appetite changes are often the first sign something is wrong.
- Tick a box and call the office if you notice a change in condition, a fall or an incident.
- Before leaving, ask the client or their representative to sign. If they can’t, write down why.
What makes a good entry
Write what you saw and did, not what you think. “Ate half of lunch, said she wasn’t hungry” is useful. “Seemed fine” isn’t. Our guide on how to write caregiver notes has before-and-after examples you can share with new caregivers.
Match the log to the Plan of Care
The duties on the log should match the client’s signed Plan of Care. When the plan changes, update the log so caregivers aren’t checking off care nobody agreed to, or missing care that was added.