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The role technology plays in the social care sector is becoming increasing prevalent. It’s hard to believe there are care homes that still use the traditional paper and pen approach in this digital age. The daily challenges of regulatory compliance and evidencing care provided places an incredible burden on owners, managers, care staff and service users. Failure to strictly adhere to demands may well lead to inadequate ratings and compromise the health and well-being of the service users; but despite this, care providers are still fear technology.
Care homes that have adopted electronic care planning systems have shown clear benefits, such as a boost in productivity, improved communications, and better outcomes for residents.