Best Practices for SOAP Documentation

As a Zeel Provider, your ability to evaluate each patient and document their condition is essential to delivering high-quality care. The SOAP documentation format allows you to provide clear, structured notes that support better patient outcomes.

Tips for Efficient & Effective Documentation

✅ Complete Notes Promptly

• Document as soon as possible after treatment—ideally immediately after the session while details are fresh in your mind.

✅ Keep It Simple & Time-Efficient

• Initial Evaluations: 5–10 minutes

• Daily Notes: 3–5 minutes

✅ Use Voice Dictation (With Caution)

• You can use your phone’s talk-to-text feature in the Zeel Provider App.

• 🚨 Always proofread before submitting—voice dictation is not always accurate.

✅ Do NOT Copy & Paste Notes ("Cloning")

• Each session must have unique documentation reflecting the patient’s progress and response to treatment.

• Copying previous notes gives the impression of being unattentive or uncommitted to the patient’s care.

✅ Review & Proofread Before Submitting

• SOAP notes should be treated as professional documents.

• Check for clarity, spelling, and accuracy to ensure high-quality documentation.