Assignment 209 Understand how to handle information in social care settings Task A Ai Identify two laws or pieces of legislation that relate to the recording, storage and sharing of information in adult social care settings Legislation and Laws that relate to handling information in social care settings are Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Provides essential standards Aii Explain why it is important to have secure systems in place for recording and storing information in a social care setting It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a social care setting so no data or medical records are lost, stolen or given to someone without authority. Maintaining the rights of individuals as there are legal requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998 to keep personal records confidential. It’s important to record, store and share information securely to protect confidentiality and safeguard vulnerable adults. It’s important to keep legible, accurate, and up to date records and it’s also extremely important to have secure information systems to ensure necessary safeguards and appropriate use of personal information, with issues relating to Human Rights and confidentiality as part of duty of care. Task B To get information and advice about handling information you can go speak to your manager or senior colleague.
A copy of this is available to the public on the States of Jersey website www.gov.je • The Caldicott Committee- report on the review on patient identifiable information Dec 1997. In Jersey we follow the Caldicott principles to encourage best practice a copy of this is also available on the States of Jersey website www.gov.je 1.2: Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care. Within the States of Jersey we follow the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005 which has 8 detailed principles: • Principle 1: Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully. This means we must make sure patients, clients and staff know how their information is going to be used and who else may see it. • Principle 2: Personal data shall be obtained only for one or more specified and lawful purposes, and shall not be further processed in any manner incompatible with that purpose or those purposes.
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
Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording, storing and sharing information in a health and social care setting: Current legislation requires everyone working in social care to maintain certain records and keep them secure. Different employers will invariably store different records and often in different ways. Most of this information is sensitive and therefore not available to the general public so it is important that information is stored, shared and recorded securely: • So that information held regarding supported individuals and staff are protected from unauthorised viewing • To adhere to legislation (DPA 1998) and (FOI 2000) • To allow important information to be accessible by health care providers, social services and entitled family members etc., It maintains the trust of the individuals you are supporting • It ensures there is written evidence for you to refer back to if there is a complaint, • Explain where and from whom to get advice and information about handling
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. Other legal sources of information regarding handling information are stipulated through common law and the rulings of individual cases. One of the central codes of practice in health and social care has been provided by the GSCC and it sets standards of practice and behaviour for staff working in that field, including standards for handling information and maintaining confidentiality. 1.2 Legal requirements give you guidance and support when storing and handling personal and confidential information about an individual, it will enable you to store information correctly and safely. 1 2.3 It is important to keep records which are up to date to provide accurate, current, comprehensive and concise information concerning the condition and the care required for all individuals.
CU2470 Sarah Louise Waddingham Handle Information in Health and Social Care Settings 1.1 identify the legislation that relates to the recording,storage,and sharing of information in health and social care. The data protection act 1998.This act controls the protection of personal data on people in the uk. In practice it provides a way for people to control what information other people can acces about them. 1,2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting. It is important to have secure systems to maintain confidentiality, data should only be accesed by people who have the right to veiw the information .
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. You would first talk to your
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.
Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Understand the implications of duty of care Health and social care organisations have what is called a duty of care towards the people they look after. That means that they must do everything they can to keep the people in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs to prioritise the safety, welfare and interests of the people using its services, but also the care workers of the establishment. My employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service. I have a duty of care to myself, my colleagues and the person I am caring for or anyone else affected by my actions.
The Human Rights Act 1998 details the right to a private life. There is also the code of practice for social care workers, which provides a clear guide for all those who work in social work, setting out the standards of practice and conduct workers and their employers should meet with regards to the handling of information. 2. Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting. Once something is written down or entered onto a computer it becomes a permanent record.