Gain access to the homes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure (HSC 2019) Outcome 1 Be able to identify agreed ways to gain entry to and leave individuals' homes 1. Identify special requirements and individual preferences for entering and leaving an individuals home. When dealing with any individual where you have to gain entry to their home you must always make an assessment with regards to their abilities and preferences. A person who is wheelchair bound or has difficulty walking or standing may need assistance, you should discuss with them and their family as to how they would like you to enter their homes this may either be by using a key safe or ringing a family member who will meet you at their home, has some people need their privacy and this should be respected if at all possible. Some individuals may request that you knock or ring the bell before entering so as not to alarm them and some may ask that you don't enter.
Physical Security Client's Assessment Janet Roberts AJS 585 June 23, 2014 Instructor: Matthew Brandt Physical Security Client's Assessment Physical security describes measures that prevent or deter attackers from accessing a facility, resource, or information stored on physical media. (Physical Security Programs, System and Technology UOP ). In today’s world of advancing technology it is important for people and businesses to protect themselves against crime. Many organizations and home owners have taken security measure to protect their home, offices, and property. Many people have taken measures and have alarm systems in place at their homes and businesses for protection.
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.
Sign up with a company that protects personal information. you are vulnerable to social engineering attacks at home as well as at work. Therefore, it is critical that you be on your guard at all times. For example, always
If personal information is stored on a computer then it is important that the computer is secured with a password and the computer must also be kept behind a locked door. Personal information can be shared with care workers, the individuals family, managers, social workers, doctors, occupational therapists, psychologists and mental health nurses etc. It is important to tell the individual with dementia who will be looking at their personal records and why. The
The reports should be only about the person concerned and should be signed and dated. Every care should be made to ensure that client records are stored securely and remain confidential. The Data Protection Act of 1998 has set a code of practice that all Social Care establishments must comply with. Within a client’s home environment records should ideally be kept in a secure, locked cupboard, out of sight from casual visitors. Establishments that have a number of clients should ensure that records are up-to-date and are kept in a locked filing cabinet, preferably in a secure office.
2.1- manual- at work all written documentation is stored alphabetically in locked offices. Our care plans have an ‘access to resident file’ form in the front which residents or their families fill in letting everybody know who is allowed to access the information. Electronic- documents stored electronically e.g. on a computer are protected by fire walls and anti-virus software as well as passwords which are changed on a regular basis and only authorised personnel have access to. 2.3- it is important that the records we have are kept up to date, complete, accurate, and legible to ensure that people are receiving the care and support that they need as their needs may change.
In RM each room is fitted with locks which the residents can choose to use if they wish to. Care practitioners will not enter a resident’s room without knocking. Their residents also get all their own mail and look after their own banking unless deemed incapable and require assistance. By respecting the resident’s privacy their dignity is also being respected, without respect for the individual dignity and privacy, and respect for the individual rights of service users, empowerment is not possible. If a person doesn’t receive respect it can cause them to feel like they don’t belong pg
Unit 2 : Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings. 1: Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles. I have attached a copy of my view of my job description and also St, Georges’ Nursing homes Night Shift Protocols which show my understanding and the homes directives on my duties and responsibilities. I understand that my duty of care as is the homes is to as far as reasonably possible ensure that our residents in the first instance, have a safe environment and are protected to the best of everyone’s ability from harm be this physical, mental or economical. In law mine and all persons are required to act towards others and the public with watchfulness, attention, caution and
• Employees Policies and procedures- To make sure that all records that are kept in the office are put away in a locked secure cabinet • Health and social care act 2008- requires us to publish a code that sets out the practice we will follow in obtaining, handling, using and disclosing confidential personal information according to our regulated activity. Aii Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice affect the day to day work of a social care worker in relation to handling information. Within the homes there are many legal requirements and codes of practices that are put into place to ensure that staff know what is expected of them when handling information. By having these legal requirements, staff can show good practice by following the correct guidelines e.g. talking about the service user away from other service users.