1.1. Identify legislation and codes pf practice that relate to handling information in social care setting There is a legislation Act called the data protection Act 1995, this gives an individual the right to see all the information recorded about them, this includes the individual seeing their own medical records or social services files. The information Act 2000 amended January 2005 has provided an individual to access general information held by public authorities, including local authorities and the National Health Service. Confidentiality Health and Social Care Act 2000, this is so an individual’s information is kept confidential, unless in some circumstances information is past on. For example if a individual is at risk or if they have been given new medication etc., any other information on a individual should be kept confidential, some locked away just for managers.
HIPAA does not require a practice to purchase a computer-based system as it applies only to electronic medical transactions. HIPAA requires that all patients be able access their own medical records, correct errors or omissions, and be informed how personal information is shared used. Other provisions involve notification of privacy procedures to the patient. HIPAA provisions that have led in many cases to extensive overhauling with regard to medical records and billing systems” (April 2013). The HIPPA law was passed in 1996 to protect the privacy of the client.
UNIT 4223-363 COLLATE AND CUMMUNICATE HEALTH INFORMATION TO INDIVIDUALS There is lots of legislation in place regarding updating and maintaining health records. The current legislation applicable to my role are: Information Governance Information governance is a mandatory to all organisations who hold health information on patients. This information covers confidentiality, data protection, information security freedom and records management. The information governance framework makes sure that all NHS organisations are clear about expected standards and all staff understands their own responsibility. My responsibility is to maintain and update patents records, ensuring that the information stays confidential and is locked away securely.
The information is very personal for example:- bank details, medical history and family background. This needs to be kept as confidential as possible. To ensure information is not accessable to unauthriosed people. To protect indiviual person from breech of information Outcome 2 Know how to access support for handling information in social care settings. 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information.
It was passed in 1998. The act covers confidentiality which means people should not share information with unauthorised people. It also means that data has to be protected by using password if it was in a computer or place it in a cabinet. This legislation relates to health and social care because in the health and social care setting there are different types of data for example service users personal information and medical reports. The staff should keep them private, protected and confidential.
Assignment 307 Understand how to handle information in social care settings Task A short answer questions Ai Identify four key pieces of legislation codes of practice relating to handling information in social care settings. 1,Data Protection Act 2,The Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers 3,The Health and Social Care Act 4,Freedom of Information Act Aii Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice affect the day to day work of social care worker in relation to handling information Confidentially by not handing out information to anyone who isn’t involved in the individuals care you must have the individuals consent before hand & protecting personal daily recordings making sure they are kept in a secure place we are required to by law. Aiii Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. Explain potential consequences of handing personal information securely and to follow the legislation and codes of practice as they all summarized the main points of legal requirements for handling information, THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998, THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000. Aiv Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the different systems used to recored information in adult care settings.
* “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. * “Access to patient identifiable information should be on a strict need to know basis”: Only relevant staff that need to access clients records should have access to the relevant information they require. Policies and procedures should be in place to protect clients privacy and if this violated action must be taken. * “Everyone with access to patient identifiable information should be aware of their responsibilities”: Staff must be aware of their responsibility and obligations to respect patient/client’s confidentiality. A confidentiality agreement should be signed by staff.
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.
Handle Information in Health and Social Care settings 1.1 Q: Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care. A: The legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information is the Data Protection Act 1998. The act states that service users information must be confidential and can only be accessed with consent. Services users must know what records are being kept and why the data is kept. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives individuals the right to ask organisations about all the information they have about them.
Patient confidentiality includes any information such as test results, treatments, diagnoses, and personal information like name, age, and SS#s. These are private details regarding an individual’s life and handling of the private information is a delicate process that requires proper handling. Health care professionals are responsible for handling information with the best interest of the patient. Administrators help keep order and are gatekeepers of the process. Current Issues Situations that arise in healthcare settings include the mishandling of personal information.