What type of document is often used for documenting specific client preferences and requests?

The care plan is the document specifically designed to outline the individual preferences, needs, and requests of clients receiving care. This document serves as a personalized guide for caregivers and healthcare professionals, detailing the specific ways in which a client's care should be tailored to meet their unique requirements. It includes information about the client’s strengths, preferences for daily activities, dietary needs, and any other aspects that contribute to their overall well-being.

While incident reports are primarily focused on documenting unusual or adverse events, and progress notes are used to track a client's changes or improvements over time, the care plan directly addresses how care should be approached based on the individual client's wishes. An ADL (Activities of Daily Living) checklist is useful for assessing abilities and needs in specific activities but does not comprehensively capture the broader scope of client preferences and requests like the care plan does.