Charting Tips and Strategies for IBCLCs [REBROADCAST]

We're all taking a second look at our charting and documentation strategies as we pivot to virtual to meet the needs of families at a time when home and office visits have to be limited. Documenting what happens at a lactation consult is super important for so many reasons, but figuring out just want to say and how to say it can be challenging. In this episode, Annie and Leah will explain their approaches to charting and offer you tips and strategies for making this critical task less overwhelming. Whether you’re paperless or love your clipboard and folders, this episode will help you streamline your charting workflow and feel confident in your documentation.“It didn’t happen unless you write it down”In this episode, we will cover:What is lactation charting? Get a clear, concise idea of what charting should beWhy do we have to chart our lactation consults? There are important medical and legal reasons for chartingWhat are the biggest challenges and time sucks when it comes to charting?Charting can get in the way of life outside of your practiceSo, how can we do it better? There are some strategies for making charting more efficientWhat to include and what to leave out? Not everything needs to go into your reports - Learn what should and shouldn’t be representedAnnie’s Tech Tip: Use voice memos to capture consultation notes that you don’t need to include in your reportsLeah’s Marketing Tip: Remember that your documentation is a marketing tool for you. For a downloadable pdf of Charting Shortcuts, click hereThis episode is sponsored by the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit. Listen to the episode to find out how you can get a 10% discount. Links and Resourceshttps://paperlesslactation.com/toolkitMedical Abbreviations PamphletMedical Terminology PamphletMedical Coding GuideSubscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membershipHave an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborateDesign Websites:FiverrCanvaLavender LactationCharting Platforms:Mobile Lactation ConsultantCharmJaneQuick Text Captures:Phrase ExpressApple KeywordVoiceraArticles Mentioned:PBS News ArticlePaperless Lactation Care Plan TipsSpend Less Time on ChartingChoosing a Charting PlatformIf you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes.  About UsLeah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.Many thanks to Stephanie Granade for her production assistance, and to Silas Wade for creating our theme music.  Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Maize Gina Pepe Gina Pepe Sara Huddleston Sara Huddleston Allison Walsh Allison Walsh Rebecca Leese Rebecca Leese Celia Clark-Randall Celia Clark-Randall Chanelle Andrews Denise McDonald Denise McDonald Mary Muse JOC Team JOC Team Heather Bell Heather Bell Nicole Letizia Nicole Letizia Cathleen Walker Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC Theresa Hardy Heather Martin Heather Martin Susan Johnson Susan Johnson Maggie Rezende Maggie Rezende Elizabeth Stapleton Elizabeth Stapleton Heather Mastro Heather Mastro Melanie Tarr Melanie Tarr Molly McMillion Molly McMillion Morenike Tyehimba Morenike Tyehimba Margot Hodes Margot Hodes Denise McDonald Denise McDonald Audrey Thompson Audrey Thompson Beth Brownstein Beth Brownstein Zee Ifan Zee Ifan Maria o Sullivan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★