Individuals also need to know there are secure systems and procedures operating in the care setting to protect confidential information. Safety Some information must be kept confidential for safety reasons. For example, some service users are categorised as vulnerable adults, such as a person with special needs whose whereabouts might need to be protected from a relative who abused them in some way in the past. The law It is a legal requirement for organisations to manage and safeguard personal information correctly. 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.
This is particularly true in cases of suspected child abuse or when a child or young person is at risk. You should at all times tell the individual that you will not be able to keep confidentiality if they disclose something to you which you cannot keep to yourself for these reasons. Any adults who work with children and young people will come to know most of the personal information like date of birth, address and contact details and also sensitive information like behavioural issues, some medical information, family background, whether parents are divorcing and so on. It is the responsibility of the adult to keep this information confidential. They must protect the identity of the child they work with and that of their families and carers.
• Both parties can be offered help and support if required and all information disclosed for both whistle blower and the accused will be kept confidential and is investigated discreetly (Data Protection Act) • Preparations for any ramifications that could follow whistle blowing. If employment is terminated or a person suffers as a result of whistle blowing they are then protected by law under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, this law was brought in to protect whistle blowers from detrimental treatment by their employers. Although whistle blowing may be a daunting and frightening experience to act upon, the safety and wellbeing of a child may depend on another person’s actions, subsequently all aspects of whistle blowing are to be thought over with the best intentions of children or young people in
The storing of such data calls for necessary security that would protect the employees’ privacy on their information from any litigation or theft. For Huffman Trucking to ensure the protection of employees’ information, it must address the risks related to the safeguarding of confidential information. That is, the company will ensure that no harm would come to the business. However, irresponsive of the procedure of handling the crucial information, the company must implement security measures to effectively safeguard the data, and the assets of the business, as well, from inherent threats such as litigation and
Families may be unwilling to highlight their needs as they are from a culture that believes all problems must be dealt with internally (i.e. within the family unit) and where any involvement from external agencies is seen as a breach of their privacy. Families can often feel as though their lives are being scrutinised and that they are being judged as failing because they need assistance for their child and family. It is important that the family is fully aware of the legal process they are about to enter into and that each step is clearly explained, thus avoiding any surprises and enabling an open line of communication. We have a strict policy within our setting which states that all confidential information is stored in a locked filing cabinet in a locked room with only senior members of staff having access to the key.
The police must also consider the individual rights of the accused in respect to many of the individual rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. The due process model explains that the main focus should be on the protection of an individual's rights. All acts should be accounted for and make sure that rights are not being violated. Under the due process model an
It was crucial for this therapist to clearly state her stance on secrets when she began working with the couple, especially how she would deal with secrets pertaining to affairs. This case is a good example of what can happen when a therapist fails to clearly inform her clients from the outset about the limits of confidentiality. Because of her failure to provide for informed consent by stipulating a “no secrets” policy, this therapist is limited in her ability to work with this couple therapeutically. Ethical standards do not mandate that affairs must be disclosed. As a clinical issue, however, such secrets pose a real challenge to the therapist’s work and may influence the outcomes with couples.
And in addition the client may tell us themselves, information which we may deem risky to the clients or others lives. All information should remain confidential, and if the therapist breaches this, then they are likely to be sued. However if the life of the person is at risk or society as a whole then we may deem it necessary to breach confidentiality, however there is no consensus on what is deemed as harmful, and we would need to follow our governing body such as the BACP or Hypnotherapy society guidelines on how to deal with this. In most cases if you feel confidentiality has to be breached you should inform your client, as to the reasons why, this should be discussed in the initial consultation how and when you would do this, so you have an agreement before you start
4.1Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin Assessment Criteria: 5.1 Explain the term confidentiality Answers: Confidentiality means not sharing information about people without their knowledge and agreement, and ensuring that written and electronic information cannot be accessed or read by people who have no reason to see it. Confidentiality is important because: * Clients may not trust a support worker who does not keep information confidential * Clients may not feel valued or able to keep their self-esteem if their private details are shared with others. * Client’s safety may be put at risk if details of their property and habits are shared publicly. The types of information that is considered confidential can include: * name, date of birth, age, sex and address * current contact details of family, guardian etc * bank details * medical history or records * personal care issues * service records and file progress notes * individual personal plans * assessments or reports * guardianship orders * incoming or outgoing personal correspondence. Other information relating to ethic or racial origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health or sexual lifestyle should also be considered confidential.
CQC’s aim is to promote improvements in care, and safeguard by making sure a high quality of care is provided and will take legal action if care providers do not met standards, or if they believe service users are at risk. Social workers assess the needs of individuals, and have access to different services of support and protection. They working together with other services such as doctors, community nurses, occupational therapists ensure that they are getting the care and support needed to live happily and have a good quality of life Police investigate any allegations of abuse and will arrange support and protection for the individual, they take action against abuse for example they will gather any evidence to build a case so the abuser can be prosecuted. Medical professionals such as Doctors, Nurses can examine the individuals for any marks/bruising and treat and medical problems as well as collecting medical evidence and being an expert