Then you would ask the main supervisor if the line manager cannot answer your enquiry. Any general information can be found at the administration office. 2.2 Outline what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information. You would put your concerns in writing and be clear about dates and times, and what steps you have already taken and
Then you would ask the main supervisor if the line manager cannot answer your enquiry. Any general information can be found at the administration office. 2.2 Outline what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information. You would put your concerns in writing and be clear about dates and times, and what steps you have already taken and any responses you have had.
The information is very personal for example:- bank details, medical history and family background. This needs to be kept as confidential as possible. To ensure information is not accessable to unauthriosed people. To protect indiviual person from breech of information Outcome 2 Know how to access support for handling information in social care settings. 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information.
Assignment 307 Understand how to handle information in social care settings Task A Short answer questions Ai Identify four key pieces of Legislation and Codes of Practice relating to handling information in social care settings. • Data Protection Act 1998 • Health and Social Care Act 2000 • Employees Policies and Procedures • Freedom of Information Act 2000 Aii Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice affect the day to day work of a social care worker in relation to handling information. Confidentiality, by not passing on information to anyone who isn’t involved in the individuals care, you must make sure you have the individuals consent. Protecting personal daily records, making sure that you keep them in a secure place as required by law. Aiii Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely.
1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting There are many reasons why the recording and storage of information is important. One of which is the legislations which all care homes have to adhere to. More reasons include protecting confidentiality; only individuals and those who have received their consent can access their personal information. You also preserve the rights of the service users by protecting their data. By storing data in systems that are password protected you make it so that only those who 'need to know' service users' personal information can see them.
Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing concerns There are some situations when confidentiality needs to be breached to report information to a higher authority. The disclosure of private and personal information should only take place when: ▶ withholding the information is likely to threaten the safety and wellbeing of others ▶ a crime has been, or is likely to be committed. It is my responsibility to check the policy and procedure at my place of work about disclosure of confidential information, in order to be clear about how to act and who to contact should the need arise. Speak to a senior person within or outside of my work setting who is able to act on the information appropriately. It is a mistake to think this is only a matter for senior
Access to personal information should be on a short need-to-know basis B. Not to use or share personal information unless it is absolutely necessary. C. Everyone must understand and comply with the law. Reference: Health and social care level 3/ own work experience. 1.2 SUMMARISE THE MAIN POINTS OF LEGAL REQUIRMENTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE FOR HANDLING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE.
Assignment 307 Understand how to handle information in social care settings Task A short answer questions Ai Identify four key pieces of legislation codes of practice relating to handling information in social care settings. 1,Data Protection Act 2,The Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers 3,The Health and Social Care Act 4,Freedom of Information Act Aii Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice affect the day to day work of social care worker in relation to handling information Confidentially by not handing out information to anyone who isn’t involved in the individuals care you must have the individuals consent before hand & protecting personal daily recordings making sure they are kept in a secure place we are required to by law. Aiii Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. Explain potential consequences of handing personal information securely and to follow the legislation and codes of practice as they all summarized the main points of legal requirements for handling information, THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998, THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000. Aiv Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the different systems used to recored information in adult care settings.
Task B – Poster Create a poster about confidentiality which can be used in an adult social care setting. The poster must: Give a definition of the term 'confidentiality' as it applies in adult social care settings. Describe examples of how to maintain confidentiality in day to day communication. Describe examples of situations where you might need to share confidential information with other professionals or the carers of individuals receiving the service. Explain how and when to seek advice about confidentiality and where to go for help.
It is important to ensure information is accessible to those who need to know it. It is important to have a secure system for recording and storing information to protect confidentiality and prevent identity theft, and maintain the individuals rights. 2.1 Q: Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. A: To access guidance, information and advice about handling information I can read my company's Policies and Procedures, through induction and other training, through the General Social Care Council's code of practice for social care workers. 2.2 Q: Explain what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing and sharing of information.