Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings Outcome 1: Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings 1.1 Within my role I must comply with legislations and code of conducts relating to handling information. My organisation is registered under The Data protection Act 1998. This Act is a key piece of legislation that ensures people's rights regarding the confidentiality of their personal information. It highlights 8 principles that define good practice when handling an individual’s personal data. Breaching these principles can lead to legal implications.
Unit 9 Understanding requirements 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 - This Law protects personal privacy and maintains individual's rights, it gives rights to the people that the information is about. Data subjects it puts obligations to the people who hold the information. If you do not abide by this law it is a criminal offence and will be prosecuted. Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Is an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that creates a public "right of access" to information held by public authorities.
Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings OUTCOME 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 the Data Protection Act 1998, partly by the Human Rights Act 1998, and partly by principles established by judges on a case by case basis (the common law). The Data protection Act 1998 sets out eight principles which are in essence a code of good practice for processing personal data. My workplace policies and procedures will be based around those principles. The Human Rights Act 1998 details the right to a private life.
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 .
Issues that surround accountability are written into codes of conduct so that practitioners are clear about their responsibilities. To summarise this act it; · Establishes a new and independent body for social care and private and voluntary healthcare services in England to be known as the National Care Standards Commission. · Establishes new and independent councils to register social care workers, set standards in social care work and regulate education and training of social workers in England and Wales. · Reforms the regulation of childminders and day care provision for young children. · Provides for the Secretary of State to maintain a list of individuals who are considered unsuitable to work with vulnerable adults.
Unit 9 : Handle Information in Health and Social Care There is legislations in place to protect people and their information it states what when and how it should be recorded, stored and shared. This legislation is Health and Social Care Act 2012 c. 7 PART 9 Chapter 2 Section 263 Code of practice of confidential information. It states that a code must be prepared and published in respect of the practice to be followed in relation to the collection, analysis, publication and other dissemination of confidential information concerning, or connected with, the provision of health services or of adult social care in England. And that “confidential information” means information which identifies any individual to whom the information relates or enables the identity of such an individual to be ascertained, or information in respect of which the person who holds it owes an obligation of confidence. There is also the Data protection act 1998 this relates to how information is used and has 8 rues that cover how data is protected and collected and that service users or their representatives (solicitors) must know where their data is being kept lastly there is the Freedom of information act 2000 which allows people to know/ find out what information organisers store and know about 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
Understand how to handle information in social care settings. 1 Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings. 1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in social care. The main piece of legislation is the Data Protection Act 1998. This covers the medical, social, credit information and the local authority.
Learner Name______________________________________________ Unit – HSC027 Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | HSC027 | 1 | 1.1 | Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting | Answer Health and Safety at Work Act 1974-The Act covers a wide range of issues relating to workplace health, safety and welfare across different sectors. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002)- to make sure the handling of a service user is done correctly and safely for them and for you and respecting their dignity. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002- Care providers must protect staff and service users from harm by ensuring that potentially dangerous substances are safely stored and that staff that use them are properly trained to do so. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Food Safety Act 1990, Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995 | | 1 | 1.2 | Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer | Answer The main points of health and safety policies and procedures largely centre on standards that must be upheld in order to create a safe place of work, and also to ensure that somewhere meets all legislation requirements when it comes to things like COSHH, where all substances must be locked away while not in use, and not left around when being used if the worker leaves the room, even for a moment, that is if the level of work is to keep up with the standard required to maintain itself within the COSHH legislation. The policies and procedures ensure that all risk assessments are up to date
Understand how to handle information in social care settings. 1 Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings. 1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in social care. The main piece of legislation is the Data Protection Act 1998. This covers the medical, social, credit information and the local authority.