This needs to be kept as confidential as possible. 2 Know how to access support for handling information in social care setting. 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. You would go to your line manager. Then you would ask the main supervisor if the line manager cannot answer your enquiry.
This needs to be kept as confidential as possible. 2 Know how to access support for handling information in social care setting. 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. You would go to your line manager. Then you would ask the main supervisor if the line manager cannot answer your enquiry.
If confidential data is shared publicly this could cause an individual’s self-esteem to decrease dramatically therefore the implementation of the data protection act in organisations is essential so this does not take place. The health sector handles some of the most sensitive personal data, and patients have the right to expect that information will be looked after. It is important that all cases of discrimination which occur in health, public health and adult social care services are reported at the earliest opportunity, and are handled effectively. The Date Protection Act ensures that these types of discriminatory practices don’t take place by making it illegal for organisations to reveal any of the sensitive data they keep to anybody else. This prevents infringement of rights as it is a person’s human rights to have their data protected at all times.
DPA says that service user information must be confidential and can only be accessed with their consent. Service users must know what records are being kept and why the data is kept. Freedom of Information Act 2000: The Freedom of Information Act gives individuals the right to ask organisations all the information they have about them… There are some that might be withheld to protect various interest which if that is the case, the individual must be aware of it. Information about individuals will be handled under the Data Protection Act. General Social Care Council (GSCC) Codes of Practice: These set out the standards of practice that everyone who works in social care should meet.
The physician cannot refuse for any reason. This is a right the patient is given. The Security rule protects an individual's electronic personal health information that is creates, receives, uses, or maintains the covered entity. Today most medical records, are held within a computer electronically, and this rules let the patient know that their information will not be exposed to anyone. This rule requires more administration being that computers get hacked daily.
It is important that I have a secure system for recording and storing of information in a health and social care setting, as I am providing a duty of care to my clients. I must make sure that no one can access others information and records apart from persons who have the authorisation to do so, otherwise it may fall into the wrong hands and be used against them by carrying out fraudulent activity. It is imperative for the care worker to abide by the policies of confidentiality and follow the legislation of the Data Protection Act 1998. 2.1 Describe features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security? I could use a manual security storage system which could be files, records paperwork
Understand how to handle information in social care settings 1.1 The Data Protection Act 1998 is a key piece of legislation to ensure people's rights regarding the confidentiality of their personal information. It highlights 8 principles that define good practice when handling someone else's personal data and breaching these principles can lead to serious legal implications. In health and social care many policies and procedures are based on the principles of the Data Protection Act to ensure that client details remain confidential. The Human Rights Act 1998 also states the right to a private life. The right to have one's private life respected also includes that private and confidential information gets respected and that details are shared and stored in accordance with strict rules and regulations.
Unit 4222-209 Handle information in health and social care Settings Outcome 1 Understand the need for secure handling of information in Health and social care settings 1. Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care The right to confidentiality is guaranteed by the Data Protection Act 1998. The Data protection Act 1998 sets out eight principles which are in essence a code of good practice for processing personal data. The data must be • Fairly and lawfully processed • Processed for limited purposes • Adequate, relevant and not excessive • Accurate • Not kept for longer than necessary • Processed in accordance with the data subject’s rights • Kept secure • Not transferred to countries without adequate protection Your workplace policies and procedures will be based around those principles. The Human Rights Act 1998 details the right to a private life.
It is important that information is only shared with people “who need to know”. If you are uncertain whether a person has a right to access information and is requesting information from you, always check with your supervisor or manager. In day to day communication it is strict policy of midstream that you do not discuss any important information about a clients lifestyle or regarding important information as this is their right to remain any of this information confidential and is part of the regulations of The Human Rights Act 1998. Information that has to be kept confidential on a day to day basis can be shared with agreed others on any other basis as a need to know basis, this is if ever an authoritative body needs to get involved such as social services, ambulance, police or any other multi-agency network. The agreed others in which confidential information can be shared on a need to know basis are: Work Colleagues, social workers, occupational therapist, GP, Speech and Language Therapist, Physiotherapist, pharmacist, nurse, special nurse, psychologist, psychiatrist, advocate, dementia care advisor or family and carers.
Unit 1 Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care in Children's and Young People's Settings 1. Understand why communication is important in the work setting 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate People communicate for different reasons; it may be to show their feelings, emotions, pain, opinions, etc. They may communicate by formal or informal means. It is important within a social care work environment that information is recorded, as it may be needed to update the service users care plan or for legal reasons. All communications are confidential, and should not be discussed with people not involved with the service user.