Making reports is part of the job, whether you’re a behaviour support practitioner, support coordinator, or allied health practitioner. With a good report, you can help participants get the right funding for their needed supports. Below are some things you want to avoid when making your reports:
- Buried lead. Key information about participants should be front and centre. Don’t go on a long introduction and have the main point buried deep into the pages of your report.
- Information overload. There’s such a thing as too much information. When it comes to reports, it’s better to be concise.
- Excluding the perspective of the participant. A well-made report is one that is co-designed by the health practitioner and the participant. It helps to add a formal participant statement or carer statement in your report. Be sure to also share a draft of the report with the participant before submitting it.
- Sticking to NDIA templates. You don’t have to stick to NDIA templates, especially if they don’t suit the report you are preparing for the participant.
- Relying solely on AI. It’s alright to use AI to make reports; the mistake is copying and pasting what it spews out without even double-checking what was written.
Get more tips on writing reports for NDIS participants at teamdsc.com.au.