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.
Maintain client information confidentiality. Employee or service provider is committed to make any necessary adjustments for staff or client with disabilities. Code of practice, staff training and education. Recognizing and promoting people’s rights and improve the accountability of decision makers. If the client would chose to talk with me during the massage about private things, I would support him and ensure that the conversation is confidential.
Unit 28 – Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions 1. - Types of difficulty that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others. There are various difficulties with language amongst individuals with autism. Some individuals are non-verbal, and have to rely on alternative forms of communication such as Makaton or PECs symbols. These methods of communication can be useful for building vocabularies of individuals with limited speech.
The meaning of confidentiality is a requirement to keep personal information private and only share it with those who need to know. There are three main reason why confidentiality is an important issue in health and social care settings. Trust – The relationships we build with individuals and their families are central to your care role. Your breaking their trust if you repeat any information they share with you. People need to be aware of the policies and procedures of confidentiality.
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.
Assignment 301 Principles of communication in adult social care settings Task A Question and Answers Ai Identify four different reasons why people communicate. Aii Explain how effective communication can affect relationships in an adult social care setting between: a) Colleagues and other professionals b) Individuals using the service and their carers Aiii Identify three ways of finding out the communication and language needs of an individual. For each method, describe how effective it is at establishing the needs of the individual. Aiv Describe three factors to consider when promoting effective communication. Av Describe three verbal and three non-verbal communication methods and styles that a social care worker may use in an adult care setting.
Explain the meaning of the term confidentiality Confidentiality refers to the need to handle personal and private information in ways that are appropriate, safe and professional and meet legal requirements. There are three main reasons why confidentiality is an important issue in a health and social care setting. Trust The relationships you build with service users and their families are central to your care role. If you share their personal information with others who have no need or right to know you risk breaking their trust in you. Individuals also need to know there are secure systems and procedures operating in the care setting to protect confidential information.
SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC COMMUNICATION NEEDS TASK C It is crucial for a support worker to be aware and take the matter carefully, because the capability to make decisions among individuals is different. it may looks quite simple to think that people with mental impairment, physical illness or people how have got language barriers, may have affect their capabilities to express agreement. A professional carer will understand how to work sensitively with service user individually and design goals to achieve successful outcomes. The mental capacity act clearly defines that every adult has the right to make their own decisions. It must be assumed that they have the capacity to do so, unless it has been proven otherwise.
CONFIDENTIALITY Confidentiality is very important as we are working with vulnerable people. It is very important that we maintain confidentiality at all times. If we are told something in confidence by service user we must explain that if necessary we may need to report to our manager but will still be confidential unless further action is agreed or needed. Any care notes or service user’s care plan are also confidential so we must ensure this is kept safe. Anything that you have been told in confidence must not be noted in care
Task A Ai: Describe four different methods of communication. Health care workers come into contact with people who may be vulnerable in one way or another, communication skills provide an essential tool that care workers can use to meet the needs of vulnerable people, it is also vitally important to work with other professionals, relatives and other agencies involved within adult social services. There are four main methods of communication and these are described below. Verbal communication – this method uses words to present ideas, thoughts and feelings. Good verbal communication is the ability to both explain/present spoken words clearly and to also have the ability to listen carefully to what others are saying in order to prepare your response.