Not Medical Advice
Shift Buddy does NOT provide medical, clinical, or professional care advice. All content is for informational and reminder purposes only.
Not a Substitute For:
- Care Plans: Always read and follow the person's individual care plan, behaviour support plan, health plan, and manual handling plan
- MAR: Always follow the Medication Administration Record
- Workplace Policies: Always follow your organisation's policies, procedures, and protocols
- Training: Always use your professional training and qualifications
- Clinical Judgment: Always use your professional judgment and seek guidance when unsure
- Emergency Services: Always call 000 or follow emergency procedures when there is immediate danger
Emergency Situations
In any emergency or life-threatening situation:
- Call 000 immediately
- Follow your workplace emergency procedures
- Do NOT rely on Shift Buddy
Australian Context Only
Shift Buddy is designed for Australian care workers operating under Australian care standards, regulations, and practices. It may not be suitable for other jurisdictions.
Your Professional Responsibility
You are responsible for:
- Following your scope of practice
- Maintaining your qualifications and registrations
- Acting within your competence
- Seeking supervision and guidance when needed
- Documenting care in official systems
- Reporting incidents through proper channels
Content Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, Shift Buddy content:
- May not reflect the latest guidelines or research
- May not be suitable for every situation
- Cannot account for individual circumstances
- Is general guidance only, not specific instructions
Confidentiality Warning
NEVER record any information in Shift Buddy that could identify a client or participant. This includes names, addresses, diagnoses, or detailed incident descriptions. Use the journal only for your personal feelings and reflections.
Use at Your Own Risk
By using Shift Buddy, you acknowledge that you do so entirely at your own risk. We accept no responsibility for any outcomes arising from your use of this application.
Questions?
Email: support@shiftbuddy.app