Sleepover / Shift Handover

Overnight shift documentation and handover — captures wake-ups, overnight observations, medications, incidents and active-support minutes for billing.

One form per overnight (sleepover or active night) shift. Start at shift start, complete progressively across the night, finalise and hand to the incoming worker at changeover.

Nine sections cover: shift details; shift-start checks; overnight events; wake-ups and disturbances (with active-support minutes for billing); medications administered overnight; overnight observations (hydration, continence, sleep quality — complete only if assessed need); incidents and behaviours of concern; property and environmental; handover and sign-off.

Pairs naturally with the SIL Roster (SS-01).

What's included

• 9-page handover form (editable .docx)
• Shift-start checks tickboxes
• Overnight events timeline table
• Active-support minutes capture (for billing variations)
• Medication administration table
• Overnight observations section (if assessed need)
• Practice Standards reference (Incident Management, Continuity)

FAQs

Q. Why capture active-support minutes?
A. Practice Standards and NDIS pricing distinguish sleepover from active night. Minutes of active support during a sleepover may trigger billing variations.

Q. Editable?
A. Yes, Word .docx.

Q. Affiliated with NDIS Commission?
A. No. Independent.

Q. Refund policy?
A. Non-refundable once accessed.

Format: Single .docx (9 pages)

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