What is an Event?

An Event:

• Documents actions of GSSW taken on behalf of an individual in KYGFIS.
• Documents and reports on actions taken to meet the individual’s needs and desires.
• Documents events in the individual’s life.
• Is a legal document.

Example of Events to be Documented:

• All meetings and follow-up activities related to those meetings.
• Ongoing documentation on problematic or unresolved issues and follow-up.
• A plan to address identified needs but lack a resource to get the need met.
• Any life-altering events, including but not limited to changes in family or marital status, elopement, housing situation or arrangements, employment status, etc.
• All actions taken by the GSSW or others members of the team related to the individual’s services. Including but not limited to individual visits, phone calls, meetings with other service providers, etc.
• Medical/dental appointments, updates, and changes.
• Current individual Status: Physical appearance (appropriate clothes, good hygiene), mental status, health, safety, and wellbeing.