Problem
Janice is up to her ears in paperwork. She has to check all the client care plans before the auditor comes next week. She has client files all over her desk, on top of the cabinet and on the floor.
There is a big pile of loose papers that need to be filed, so she is doing that first.
Today is Friday. When it is time to go home for the weekend, Janice puts up a large sign in her office: 'DOES NOT TOUCH ANY OF THESE FILES'.
She thinks she has done well to remember to do this as the cleaner comes in over the weekend and she doesn't want the cleaner moving things around .otherwise she won't know where she is up to.
• Janice's work practices are bad on many levels. What legislation is she breaking by her actions? Where does all the documentation must be stored?
• List two work practices that need to change. What is the consequence if they don't change?