They will also need to monitor for any side effects or adverse reactions to his medications and report them to his physician as needed. Family members will need to ensure Mr. Trosack has adequate supplies for dressing changes and blood glucose monitoring. Mr. Trosack will need transportation from the hospital and to follow up appointments and physical therapy. The family will need to evaluate whether or not the safety issues discussed above have been resolved and may need to collaborate with the occupational therapist to ensure Mr. Trosack can safely move around in his apartment. They will need to provide groceries and take out the trash daily as Mr. Trosack is unable to do so.
The information Hannah disclosed would be recorded, signed and dated, reported to my line manager and those directly involved in Hannah's care such as her G.P. who could try to help her understand the benefits of taking her medication. If I failed to record/report the information I would not be fulfilling my duty of care to Hannah, this could lead to her becoming ill from not taking her medication, which would then be negligence on my part. If the information was shared with Hannah's daughter without her consent she could lose all trust in me and other staff and could withdraw and not tell anything. It could also lead to tension between Hannah and her daughter.
A DNR order is when a patient states that they do not want for the doctors to try and bring them back to life after they have stopped breathing on their own. A living will is a document that is completed by the patient so that they are able to make the final healthcare decisions before they become incompetent to say so. The durable power of attorney for healthcare is the legal document that tells which person or persons the patient has appointed to make healthcare decisions for them after they have become incompetent to do so for themselves. 3. What is the purpose of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act?
State your understanding of the important considerations when releasing information to the various groups who may request patient information from a health facility. Each group must be discussed separately, giving the type of information that can be released and the procedure that must be followed when releasing information. Use the following Side headings: • Introduction on the importance of privacy and confidentiality of patient records Release of information to: • other health professionals • the patient • the patient’s family • solicitors, insurance companies, etc • Courts of law. Your report should be presented to business standards and be appropriate
Ethics Case Study Jerry has the credentials to write a prescription and to authorize a refill. In this circumstance, although Jerry has the medical training that allows him to make requests for medication and refills, Jerry should not put in the refill or authorize a new script. Jerry should take the patients information and make sure this information is correct. Once confirmed Jerry could have this authorized by the Doctor and contact the patient as to what will take place. The patient may be on a time constraint but this liability is much more important to weigh.
Diploma lvl3 Health and social care Robyn Reeder Date- 10-03-2015 Unit- . Understand how to handle information in social care settings 4229-307 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.
Page 3 Quality patient care can be advanced throughout the hospital by providing nurses with data such as the number of incidence of pressure ulcers and ways to prevent this from occurring, by providing education on restraints and when and when not to use them and how to use them correctly. Examining data outcomes can improve the quality of care by exploring the improvements that have been made through implemented changes. All in all, good patient care is common sense. Listen to the patient when they talk, they will tell you everything that they know, it is up to you to fill in the blanks. Look on the internet after your admit and research a person’s culture, it can prevent problems and embarrassment later as well as keeping the patient comfortable and safe.
Aiii Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. Explain the potential consequences of handling personal information securely and to follow the legislation and codes of practice. They summarise the main points of legal requirement for handling information; •Data Protection Act 1998 •Freedom of information Act 2000. Aiv Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the different systems used to record information in adult social care settings. By explaining the importance of keeping confidential information such as daily recordings or daily activities in a secure place and not to pass on any information to anyone outside of the individual’s direct team.
If someone asks you "who are you?" the answer that you give is your first and last name. For me, my name is who I am. Quindlen was careful to say that her decision about keeping her own name is not necessarily the best answer to this complex question. However, keeping your name is ensuring your identity and being respectful to your parents; not keeping your name cannot show love between two people changing.
If personal information is stored on a computer then it is important that the computer is secured with a password and the computer must also be kept behind a locked door. Personal information can be shared with care workers, the individuals family, managers, social workers, doctors, occupational therapists, psychologists and mental health nurses etc. It is important to tell the individual with dementia who will be looking at their personal records and why. The