UNIT 9 VICTORIA WESSELS: 1094182 (completed) 1.1 IDENTIFY LEGISLATION AND CODES OF PRACTICE THAT RELATE TO HANDLING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Some of the legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information are as follows: 1. DATA PROTECTION ACT 1988. This act ensures service users rights regarding the confidentiality of the personal information. It must not be shared or transferred without proper safeguards. 2.
It is important to ensure information is accessible to those who need to know it. It is important to have a secure system for recording and storing information to protect confidentiality and prevent identity theft, and maintain the individuals rights. 2.1 Q: Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. A: To access guidance, information and advice about handling information I can read my company's Policies and Procedures, through induction and other training, through the General Social Care Council's code of practice for social care workers. 2.2 Q: Explain what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing and sharing of information.
Assignment 204 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care Task A Booklet Ai – Describe in your own words what is meant by the following types of abuse • Physical Abuse – is contact to another person that is meant to cause bodily harm or injury. • Sexual Abuse – is forcing undesired sexual behaviour towards someone who isn’t willing. • Emotional/Psychological Abuse – is abuse such as bullying when you create an uncomfortable or scary situation for someone, where anxiety could be a key fear of this abuse. • Financial Abuse – is abuse such as stealing another person’s property. • Institutional Abuse - • Self-Neglect – is abuse to yourself such as neglecting to feed yourself, clean yourself and taking tablets.
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.
Disposal of confidential information • On leaving the training facility, records should be removed from circulation and retained in secure archive storage. It should be maintained for no less than three years. • When confidential information no longer needs to be stored, destruction of paper records must be by shredding to ensure no risk of third parties accessing sensitive data. Destruction of electronic records by deletion must be undertaken by means that ensure no future retrieval is possible. As a Trainer I advise my learners that I have a legal obligation to ensure that any personal information remains confidential and that it will only be shared with others on a need to know basis or with their permission if additional support is required i.e.
This is the main piece of legislation which governs the protection of personal data. As my role allowed me to take personal details, with their permission, it was very important to protect that data. Any information with regards to that person could not be discussed elsewhere or divulged to anyone else. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – This was introduced to make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work. It covers a wide spectrum and includes Manual Handling Techniques.
Unit 4222-307 Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ The right to confidentiality is guaranteed partly by Data Protection Act (1998), partly by Human Rights Act (1998) and partly by principles established by judges on a case to case basis (Common Law). The Data Protection Act (1998) sets out 8 principles which are a code of good practice for processing personal data. My work place policies and procedures are based around these principles. The GSCC code of practice for social care workers, sets out the standards of practice and conduct workers and their employers should meet with regards to the handling of personal information. There is also the Caldicott Standards which govern the sharing of information, based on The Data Protection Act (1998).
It expresses how important accurate record keeping is a must. The general Social care council (GSCC) codes of practice Also explains how maintaining clear and accurate records as required by procedures established for your work. Also explains that respecting confidential information and clearly explaining agency policies about confidentiality to service users and
HSC 024 3 3.1 National policies relating to safefuarding and protection from abuse- * “No secrets” * Safeguarding adults board * The Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) * CQC (Care Quality Commission) Local systems relating to safeguarding and protection from abuse- * West Sussex safeguarding adults board * Local police 3.2 CQC- Role in protecting individuals from abuse: * Use information they receive to monitor and report on care services’ compliance with national standards * Refer concerns to local council and/or police for further investigation * Consult people about their views and experiences of care West Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board- role in protecting individuals from abuse: * Prevention of harm and abuse through provision of high quality care * Effective responses to allegations of harm and abuse, responses that are in line with local multi agency procedures * Using learning to improve service to patients Other agencies roles include: * Social workers- to investigate actual or suspected abuse/neglect * Disclosure and Barring Service- to check an individual’s past to see if they have a criminal record * Doctors- they may notice signs of abuse when examining individuals 3.4 Sources of information and advice available to me, relating to safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse include: * Manager * Colleagues * Local authority (safeguarding team) * Care Quality Commission (CQC) * Internet * Leaflets 4 4.1 Explain how the likelihood of abuse may be reduced by: 1. Working with person-centred values 2. Encouraging active participation 3. Promoting choice and rights 1. To reduce the likelihood of abuse you need to talk about person centred values- dignity, respect and choice.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) outlines regulations, guidance to try and prevent abuse taking place, abuse issues are also highlighted in the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Protection of Vulnerable Adults scheme was introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 (now the Essential standards). It aims to ensure that no one is allowed to work in the care sector if they have ever abused neglected or otherwise harmed vulnerable adults in their care or placed them at risk. The Sexual Offences Act 2003 makes it an offence for those engaged in providing care, assistance or services to someone with a learning disability or mental disorder to engage in sexual activity with that person whether or not that person has the capacity to