Care Plan Audit - Domiciliary Care

Use this Domiciliary Care Plan Audit checklist to review person-centred records, ensuring compliant, safe and effective home care delivery. Recommended frequency: quarterly, with monthly spot checks.

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Care Plan Audit - Domiciliary Care

Service User Information

Legal & Medical Information

Care & Support Needs

Person-Centredness & Usability

Reviews & Governance

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Care Plan Audit - Domiciliary Care

Use this Domiciliary Care Plan Audit checklist to review person-centred records, ensuring compliant, safe and effective home care delivery. Recommended frequency: quarterly, with monthly spot checks.

1. Is the service user’s full name, date of birth, and address clearly recorded?

2. Is a recent photo of the service user included in the file?

3. Are GP details and emergency contact details documented?

4. Are LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) or next of kin details recorded where applicable?

5. Is the date of commencement of service noted?

6. Are marital status, religion, cultural needs, and personal history/preferences included?

1. Has a Mental Capacity Assessment been completed where required?

2. Are medical diagnoses and past medical history documented?

3. Are allergies and intolerances clearly recorded?

4. Are baseline observations (e.g., weight, BMI, BP, respirations) recorded and up to date?

5. Is a valid DNACPR form in place where applicable?

6. Is DoLS authorisation documented where required?

7. Are end-of-life wishes recorded?

1. Are breathing or respiratory needs documented where relevant?

2. Are nutrition and hydration needs, including likes and dislikes, recorded?

3. Is the MUST tool used and up to date where required?

4. Are weight monitoring records complete and regularly reviewed?

5. Are continence needs and bowel/urine care documented?

6. Is a Waterlow score recorded and reviewed where required?

7. Are washing, bathing, and dressing needs documented?

8. Are sleeping and rest patterns recorded?

9. Are mobility and moving & handling needs documented?

10. Are communication needs and preferred methods documented?

1. Has the service user or representative been involved in the assessment and review?

2. Does the care plan reflect a person-centred, realistic, and effective approach?

3. Does the care plan include personal preferences and daily routines?

4. Is the care plan organised into logical, easy-to-follow sections?

5. Does the care plan provide sufficient information for effective care delivery?

1. Are regular reviews undertaken, documented, and communicated to staff?

2. Are visits from health professionals and hospital appointments recorded?