Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing concerns There are some situations when confidentiality needs to be breached to report information to a higher authority. The disclosure of private and personal information should only take place when: ▶ withholding the information is likely to threaten the safety and wellbeing of others ▶ a crime has been, or is likely to be committed. It is my responsibility to check the policy and procedure at my place of work about disclosure of confidential information, in order to be clear about how to act and who to contact should the need arise. Speak to a senior person within or outside of my work setting who is able to act on the information appropriately. It is a mistake to think this is only a matter for senior
2. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 This act requires organisations to provide information about their services and policies to individuals requesting information through the agreed channels. 3. HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998 From the stand point of health and social care, service users have the legal right to have their privacy and family life respected as well as freedom from degrading treatment. 4.
UNIT 4222-209 HANDILING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS. OUTCOME 1 Understand the need for secure handiling of 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 legislation relating to this are, CQC standards reg 20 personal records remain confidential. Data Protection Act 1998 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care settings.
Human rights 1998 legislation, Freedom of information 2000, code of practice on confidential information and enviromental act. 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a social care setting. To ensure the necessary safeguard and appropriate uses of personal information are in place for example:- any issues relating to human rights, the duty of confidentiality as part of duty, accuracy. The information is permanent once it has been written down. The information is very personal for example:- bank details, medical history and family background.
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.
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives individuals the right to ask organisations about all the information they have about them. 1.2 Q: Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting. A: It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information so that individuals and staff's private information will be protected from unauthorised viewing. It is to comply with legislation and it is the right of individuals and staff to have their private information protected. It is important to ensure information is accessible to those who need to know it.
1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording,storage & sharing of information in health & social care The Data Protection Act 1998 This outlines the law of how to record, store & share information on individuals that we care for. Anyone holding personal data is legally obliged to comply with this act. 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording & storing information in a health & social care setting It is important to have secure systems for recording & storing information on individuals because it will hold confidential information, e.g. individuals name, address,date of birth, medical condition. etc.
1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting There are many reasons why the recording and storage of information is important. One of which is the legislations which all care homes have to adhere to. More reasons include protecting confidentiality; only individuals and those who have received their consent can access their personal information. You also preserve the rights of the service users by protecting their data. By storing data in systems that are password protected you make it so that only those who 'need to know' service users' personal information can see them.
Unit 4222-307 Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings: 1: Understand requirement for 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 data protection act 1998, the freedom of information act 2000, human rights act, equality act. 1.2: Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care: The data protection act legal requirements main points are, personal data must only be obtained for the specific purpose and the purpose given, is adequate, revelant and not excessive in relation to the purpose for which they are processed, must be accurate and kept up to date, must not be kept for any longer than is necessary, is processed in accordance with the clients rights and they have the right to have data about themselves removed, must be kept secure at all times and must not be transferred to any countries outside of the EEA without adequate protection. 2: Be able to implement good practice in handling information: 2.1: Describe features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security: Manual storage systems are locked away in filing cabinets and electronic storage systems are on databases and files protected by a password protection. 2.2: Demonstrate practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information: I wouldn’t access clients information in front of other clients, not to tell anyone my password to accessing files and to do this on a secure computer point. 2.3: Maintain records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible: It is company policy whether written or database files, I maintain all my records to assist my colleagues, so whoever needs to look up information on any
You can find more information about the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 here: www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm Confidentiality The Data Protection Act 1998 protects people’s rights to confidentiality. It restricts how personal and sensitive information can be used, stored and passed on. Personal details must not be passed on unless the person gives their permission. These laws give