Each plan should be given a name. It is possible to record multiple plans and this will allow you to tell them apart.

Signs to watch out for that may indicate a significant change in health or other circumstances e.g. feeling agitated. Multiple trigger factors can be entered.

Guidance on specific actions or interventions that may be required or should be avoiced in specific situations. This may include circumstances where actions needs to be taken if a carer is unable to care for the person. A statement of suggested actions, usually expressed as in: In the event of X, do Y.

Who should be contacted in the event of significant problems or deterioration in health or well-being. You can enter multiple people entering:

Here you can record whether the plan was agreed with the individual, or with a legal representative for them. You will need to log which has been used, as well as their full name and role.

Log the date and time of the last update to the plan, as well as the next review date.

This is who is has responsibility for arranging the review of this information. Log the full name, role and contact details.

The coping strategies are defined as thoughts and behaviours that people use to manage the internal and external demands of situations that are appraised as stressful. This should also include a record of any tools used to carry out the coping strategy.

Log the strategy, the date it started and if relevant, the date it ended. You can log as many strategies as you need.

Details of the relapse indicators for the person. These may also be called 'early warning signs'.

Any medicines or equipment available that may be required in specific situations and where they are located as well as information on how they may be needed. Log as many as needed.

Location of where contingency plan was prepared.

Please enter information about the person who prepared the contingency plan as well as the person who completed this record. Both contain the same fields.