To help identify learning opportunities and facilitate communication between kinesiologists and CKO, CKO launched a series of Practice Standard and Guideline surveys in March. The second survey was about the Practice Standard – Record Keeping. This survey was published in the May issue of @ CKO, the College’s official e-newsletter.
We are pleased to provide a report on the survey results. Some of the highlights: 100% of kinesiologists who completed the survey correctly responded that records must be:
- Identifiable
- Comprehensive
- Accurate and timely;
- Accessible and retrievable; and
- Secure and confidential
All kinesiologists responding to the survey also knew that they are required to maintain Equipment Service Records, Financial Records and Patient/Client Records.
The Practice Standard includes a list of what is to be contained in the patient client record. Based on the survey results, kinesiologists may wish to reflect on how well their patient/client records capture all of these elements, including (but not limited to);
- Relevant and appropriate demographic information about the patient/client;
- Every cancellation of an appointment by the patient/client together with the reason for the cancellation, if available.
The following resources may help with questions about the Practice Standard – Record Keeping:
- Record Keeping Checklist
- Practice Advice: Record Keeping in Support Roles
- The College’s webinar guide to the Practice Standard – Record Keeping
We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to respond, and we look forward to your continued engagement with this survey series!
Questions and/or feedback about the survey, and Practice Standards and Guidelines?
Email: professionalpractice@coko.ca.