Data Protection Act 1998 The act prevents any confidential information from being shared beyond the required persons. It makes sure the information is; used fairly and lawfully, used for limited, specifically stated purposes, used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive, accurate, kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary, handled according to people’s data protection rights, kept safe and secure and not transferred outside the UK without adequate protection. Confidentiality is an essential part of protecting vulnerable adults. If a patient feels that they cannot speak freely, without judgement or assurance that it will be in confidence, then patients may withhold vital information that may be vital to their recovery. Breaking
Person-centered values provide a foundation on which we can base and build our practice. We need to understand what the values are, how we can promote them and why they are important. A value is simply what is important in the life of the person we are supporting. These are the person centered values; Individuality, rights, choices, privacy, independence, dignity, respect, partnership, equal opportunities. 1.2 person centered values are important with care plans as Care planning is all about improving the lives of those who receive care.
(Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, 2015) I feel this value will help Ms. Bichman in the fact that the programs she might be enrolled in will be structured and it keeps the persons personal recovery in mind. Now in the social work profession, they have a set of core values. These include service, social justice, dignity and worth of person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. (Lancaster, 2015) According to Lancaster I feel the best two core values in the social work profession are as follows: * Dignity
You don’t share personal information as you would with friends; you have to meet the policies and procedures of the place of work, such as calling family members by their name instead of mum or dad, having no emotional attachment visible, and treat everyone with equality, regardless of your opinion. For example if you disliked someone in your work place, you cannot ignore them or refuse to work with them unless something violates the practice of the home. I guess anything that is not work related should be kept for uninterrupted breaks and for time outside of work. 1.2 Describe different working relationships in social care settings. There are many different roles within the social care setting and so that leads to many different working relationships.
Unit tile: Handle information in health and social care settings URN: J/601/8142 Credit vaule:1 Level 2 By briony blowfield 1.2 explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and sorting information in health and social care setting We do not want other residents to gain access or read private information about each other. We need to think about the visitors who come in they too should not have access to anyone else’s medical notes or the care they are receiving. The person receiving care could become embarrassed by other people knowing. It is information to make sure information is kept private and confidents as we do not want the wrong information to go in the wrong hands. Nurses, care worker and other health professional should have access to care plans and care plan never left in the public area; they are always locked away in a cupboard in the office, clearly marked with the number of the room on it.
Confidentiality means not sharing information about people without their knowledge and agreement, and ensuring that written and electronic information cannot be accessed or read by people who have no reason to see it. Confidentiality is important because clients may not trust a support worker who does not keep information confidential. Clients may not feel valued or able to keep their self-esteem if their private details are shared with others. Client’s safety may be put at risk if details of their property and habits are shared publicly. It is important that information is only shared with people “who need to know”.
The carers are responsible for keeping each individuals Key safe numbers in a secure place and should never be written on the weekly rota as this could lead to a safeguarding issue and or breaking confidentiality of the individual. When using a key safe to gain access the carer will insert the correct number into the panel, open the key safe,
It is important we work in this way in order to promote individuality, this allow individuals to make informed decisions and choices, as well as understand the consequences as well as possible risks of such decisions and choice that may well relate to their own health and wellbeing. We must do this within the appreciation of rights within the care value base. We can uphold this by empowering individuals to maintain their own independence. Each individual should have the right to privacy which encourages that person to maintain dignity and self-respect. Whilst respecting the individuals diversity cultures and values.
Your employers own the computers you work on, the telephones you talk on and the buildings in which you work. There are only a few weak employee workplace privacy right laws that exist. Since there are so few workplace privacy laws, it is legal for “the eye” to spy on you without your consent or your awareness. The only time an employee should have privacy at work is when they are changing their clothes or using the bathroom. Surveillance should not be allowed when you are in a place where you will expose any of your body parts.
This is essential for people working within health and social care as it improves clinical practice. (Ghaye et al 2000). The development of reflective practice is the responsibility of the individual professional. In order to make their practice as reflective as possible, it is important