Progress Notes: The Narrative
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 "I" stands for the rehabilitation Intervention. It expands on one of the interventions outlined in the service plan. Intervention documentation on progress notes includes details of the methods used/specific rehabilitative interventions, to help move the individual closer towards achievement of an objective.
For example, the Rehabilitation Service Plan identified interventions as skills training, coaching and facilitating practice.
Progress Note Entry on Intervention might be: Demonstrated three ways to use a distraction (tap wrist, blink and sit down) as a coping skill when feeling anxious and pacing.