In health and social care many policies and procedures are based on the principles of the Data Protection Act to ensure that client details remain confidential. The Human Rights Act 1998 also states the right to a private life. The right to have one's private life respected also includes that private and confidential information gets respected and that details are shared and stored in accordance with strict rules and regulations. 1.2 Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care The main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care are as follows: The date must be § fairly and lawfully processed. § processed for limited purposes.
1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing info in a H & S C Setting. It is important that the company that is providing the health and social care to individuals has a secure system set in place to record personal information as it will be needed for a number of different reasons. It is also the law to document and record this information so it should also be done to comply with legislation it must also protect confidentiality. Prevent identity theft and also maintain the rights of individuals. The information must also be accessible for those who need it.
Ref 29 Understand how to handle information in social care settings 1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in social Care. The data protection act 1998 is a law to ensure the safety of data/information. Anything relating to a person whether true or not is personal information. This law is to protect us from breaches of confidentiality. 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a Social care setting.
The right to have one's private life respected also includes that private and confidential information gets respected and that details are shared and stored in accordance with strict rules and regulations. Other legal sources of information regarding handling information are stipulated through common law and the rulings of individual cases. One of the central codes of practice in health and social care has been provided by the GSCC and it sets standards of practice and behaviour for staff working in that field, including standards for handling information and maintaining confidentiality. The Caldicott Standards also provide additional guidance for health and social care providers on how to manage confidentiality and access personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act. It highlights 6 principles on how to protect and handle personal information correctly.
Anyone processing personal data must comply with the either enforceable principles of good practice laid down in the Data Protection Act 1998. These say that data must be: * Fairly and lawfully processed. * Processed for limited purposes * Adequate, relevant and not excessive * Not kept for longer than necessary * Processed in accordance with the data subject’s rights * Kept secure * Not transferred to countries without adequate protection. 1.2 What is the importance of having secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care settings. Once something is written down or entered into a computer, it becomes a permanent record.
Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. The Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act summarise the main points of the legal requirements for handling individual’s personal information. The potential consequences of handling such information securely would need to be explained and to follow the necessary acts when handling such information. 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 information confidential such as daily activities, medications in a secure place and not to disclose any information to anyone outside of the individuals care or other than their direct team.
SHC24: Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1.1 Define the term ‘duty of care’ “Duty of care” is a legal obligation to do everything witch you can do to keep a person safe from harm, for this you must respect his dignity, to protect him, to be honest with him, and to “upgrade” your knowledge and skills. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role “Duty of care” ensure providing care at the highest levels of quality and safety, When rights violations the person can take legal actions against healthcare provider. If the person supports an accident and if I cannot carry out a task safely, I must finde someone who can help. Is my responsibility to report a improper conduct or any operation that could be designated like “abuse”. 2.1 Describe dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights My first action must/will be the interest and safety of the individual.
1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting The GSCC code of practice states care workers should respect confidential information and clearly explaining agency policies about confidentiality to service users and carers. It is important not to abuse the trust they have in you to maintain their personal information. The Data protection Act states “Appropriate technical and organisational measures shall be taken against unauthorised
CU2470 Handle Information in Health and Social Care Settings 1.1 The legislation that relates to recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care is the Data Protection Act 1998. 1.2 It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting because it is important to respect the confidentiality of the service users, to ensure that any information gathered isnt misused and to know who is to use any information gathered. 2.1 For guidance on how to access information about handling information, I would speak to my home mager with any queries or concerns I have. I would also follow the policies and procedures set out by my employer and follow any instuctions that have been given to me during any training I have undertaken. 2.2 3.1/3.2 At the end of my shift, and also during my shift, I fill out a number of documents with information I have collected about the service users throughout the day.
CCLD Level 4 401 K4M746 Relevant legal requirements and procedures covering confidentiality and the disclosure of information. The relevant legal requirements for a professional working along side children within a nursery is the Data protection registration act (1998). It came into force on the 1st of March 2000. This Act was put into place to protect the rights and the freedom of other peoples respect for privacy. Each setting has a responsibility to use this information suitably and appropriately, ensuring good confidentiality at all times.