Progress Notes: The Narrative
GIRPS
G
Goal(s) and Objective(s)
What Goal(s) and objective(s) from the ITP were addressed?
I
Intervention
What were the interventions used by staff?
R
Response
How did the recipient Respond to each intervention(s)?
P
Plan
What is the Plan for the next session?
S
Significant Observations
What are the Significant observations?
The acronym GIRPS serves as a helpful reminder of the information needed in a progress note.
The answers to five questions will provide a clear story of the rehabilitation that is occurring and the recipient’s functional progression