What makes paperwork challenging in crisis work?

Paperwork can be particularly challenging in crisis work because the urgency and immediacy of addressing clients' needs take priority over the administrative tasks associated with documentation. In crisis situations, professionals are often focused on providing immediate support and interventions to stabilize the individual or address the pressing situation. This can lead to the oversight or delay in completing necessary documentation that is needed for case management, reporting, and compliance purposes.

While other factors may complicate documentation, such as clients' resistance to signing documents or technical problems, the nature of crisis work itself requires practitioners to prioritize urgent client interactions and interventions. As a result, the challenge arises from the need to balance immediate care with the often cumbersome task of completing thorough documentation afterward.