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Quick answer: use a check sheet for each area where every carer ticks off meals, medication, cleaning and notes with the time and their initials; hold a short shift handover covering any issues; and assign a named person to each critical task.
Daily check sheet
| Animal/group | Morning | Afternoon | Medication | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel 1 | ✔ 8:00 AM | ✔ 7:00 PM LP | — | Eating well |
Shift handover
- Health or behaviour issues.
- Outstanding tasks.
- Stock running low.
- Expected arrivals or departures.
Mistakes it prevents
- Animals fed twice or not at all.
- Doubled or missed medication.
- Cleaning left undone.