1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care One such legislation is the Data Protection Act formed in 1998 which states that individuals have a right to see data collected that relates to them and that no individual can see anyone else's personal information. Another legislation is the Health and Social Care Act 2008 which states that information should be gather to monitor infection rates and to assess the risk of infection at any time. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 tells us that the public has the right to access information from public authorities. These are a few examples which again show the importance of accessing information; telling us who can see what information. 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.
I work in a healthcare environment where Information Security begins at a process level and is maintained and ensured to various degrees. In Healthcare there are what is known as HIPPA regulations that exist to ensure the privacy of patient data in healthcare and insurance facilities. There are several aspects to take into consideration when analyzing a potential data security problem. The first aspect to consider is network security. If hackers can penetrate the network, patient data is definitely at risk.
1.1. Identify legislation and codes pf practice that relate to handling information in social care setting There is a legislation Act called the data protection Act 1995, this gives an individual the right to see all the information recorded about them, this includes the individual seeing their own medical records or social services files. The information Act 2000 amended January 2005 has provided an individual to access general information held by public authorities, including local authorities and the National Health Service. Confidentiality Health and Social Care Act 2000, this is so an individual’s information is kept confidential, unless in some circumstances information is past on. For example if a individual is at risk or if they have been given new medication etc., any other information on a individual should be kept confidential, some locked away just for managers.
UNIT 4223-363 COLLATE AND CUMMUNICATE HEALTH INFORMATION TO INDIVIDUALS There is lots of legislation in place regarding updating and maintaining health records. The current legislation applicable to my role are: Information Governance Information governance is a mandatory to all organisations who hold health information on patients. This information covers confidentiality, data protection, information security freedom and records management. The information governance framework makes sure that all NHS organisations are clear about expected standards and all staff understands their own responsibility. My responsibility is to maintain and update patents records, ensuring that the information stays confidential and is locked away securely.
Direct trust follows strict guidelines and rules related to the operation of security and trust-in system used for the health care direct exchange. Direct Trust employs its trust and security framework as a foundation for an accreditation and audit program for direct implementers/service providers, including health internet service providers (HISPs), Certification Authorities (CAs) and registration Authorities (RA). Direct Trust disperses digital certificates, aka (trust anchors) from service providers. This is done so that direct messages can be sent and/or received among providers without the need for one negotiation between depending parties, instead of having to exchange trust anchors with each other one at a time, all can obtain the trust anchors from one centralized source. (Florida HIE,
Assignment “Devise a list of guidelines for staff to follow when completing records of clients” Following the six principles of the Caldicott Report which clarifies the need to protect and respect patients /clients privacy, identity and confidentiality at all times re: their medical history/diagnoses/Care and Treatment. These are following are guidelines based on the Caldicott Report, that I would recommend for staff to follow when completing clients records. * “Justify the purpose”: Client’s identifiable information that is used within the organisation should only record what is required, it must be accurate and clearly written, up to date, relevant and regularly reviewed by a senior member of staff. * “Do not use identifiable information unless it is absolutely necessary”: When recording information write only what is necessary and be aware that the client or advocate can access their records if they wish. * “Use the minimum necessary re patient’s identifiable information”: Where the use of patient’s identifiable information is considered to be essential, only record relevant information that is required or requested.
The holding authority must explain why they have withheld information. Sectors covered by this Act are: government departments, local assemblies, councils, local authorities, health care trusts, hospitals, doctors surgeries, police, colleges and universities, non-department public bodies, commitees and advisory bodies. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) monitors the guidance about compliance, it explains all essential and expected standards of quality and safety. It is a guide to help providers of Health and social care to comply with the Health and social care Act 2008. In outcome 21 it explains how records should be kept securely and can be located promptly when required.
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.
HIPAA does not require a practice to purchase a computer-based system as it applies only to electronic medical transactions. HIPAA requires that all patients be able access their own medical records, correct errors or omissions, and be informed how personal information is shared used. Other provisions involve notification of privacy procedures to the patient. HIPAA provisions that have led in many cases to extensive overhauling with regard to medical records and billing systems” (April 2013). The HIPPA law was passed in 1996 to protect the privacy of the client.
Handle Information in Health and Social Care settings 1.1 Q: Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care. A: The legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information is the Data Protection Act 1998. The act states that service users information must be confidential and can only be accessed with consent. Services users must know what records are being kept and why the data is kept. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives individuals the right to ask organisations about all the information they have about them.