This information cannot be accessed by any other person all information held by local authorities and the National Health Service is personal information. About people and is protected by the date protection act. As a social care worker. You must strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of service users and carers. In relation to the legislation the code of practice states.
By explaining the importance of keeping confidential information such as daily recordings or daily activities in a secure place and not to pass on any information to anyone outside of the individual’s direct team. When using the computer you must make sure when you are accessing the individual personal information that you do not leave it on and go and do something else. Make sure you have an active password that is only known to those that need to know. Task B Guidelines Prepare a set of guidelines to remind social care workers of best practice in
This could reassure them that nothing is being hidden from them. | The Right To Dignity | Dignity is an important aspect of being a care provider because you should help the service user maintain their dignity and self-respect. | Being Able To Communicate Using Preferred Method | Every individual has the right to communicate in the way they prefer whether verbally, sign language, written etc. The care provider should always know other ways of communication than verbal. | Protection From Harm Or Danger | Both the service user and the service provider have the right to be in a safe environment.
1.2 SUMMARISE THE MAIN POINTS OF LEGAL REQUIRMENTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE FOR HANDLING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE. The summary of the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care are as follows: * Ensures service users rights are recognise * Personal data must be accurate and kept up to date * Data not kept for longer than necessary * Data kept secure at all times * Information fairly and lawfully processed * Data not to be transferred to countries outside the EU without adequate
Confidentiality Within my care setting the Care Assistants have a legal duty to keep all Residents personal information private. Any information/details that are discussed with the Residents can be recorded in the individual’s Care Plan but cannot be discussed with other Residents. This also applies if the Resident requests that certain personal information not be passed on to members of their families. However, if you are told information that is in relation to the Residents health and wellbeing this can/must be reported to a Senior Member of staff as it is an important aspect of Care. For example, whilst seeing to a Resident they decide to confide in you that they are ‘Giving Up’ and have been hiding their medication instead of taking it.
(1) Understand the need for secure handling of information in health and social care setting 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 for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting, as you are providing duty of care to your clients. You are making sure that no one else can get hold of their information as they can use it against them by carrying out fraudulent activity. It is also there for the worker to abide by the policies of confidentiality and follow the legislation of Data Protection Act 1998. (2) Know how to access support for handling information 2.1 – Describe how to
Any personal data obtained should be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose or purposes and that appropriate measures are taking to ensure the information is secure from unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal data. Codes of practice lays out standards in which the care worker has to work within, for information they obtain through must not be passed on outside of the work place, to not given information out over the phone to people who you cannot confirm who they are or if they have a right to know the information being given, to only pass on confidential information if there is a concern for someone health or wellbeing but with the individuals knowledge or consent or where there is an immediate danger to the individual and done through the duty of care and to ensure that any confidential information you are reading or updating if properly stored securely after use. Outcome 2 Understand good practice in
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
Social services can provided counciling through a doctors referal so I coudl speak to the services users doctor for advise about what steps to take. PWCS 33- Q2- 2.1- There are a number of legislations to follow when dealing with diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Discrimination, These include The Anti Discrimination Act 1977, Racial Discrimination Act 1975, Age Discrimination Act 1975, Mental Health act 1983 and 2007 amended Act, Human Rights Act 1998, Sex Dicrimination Act 1975 and 1986, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Care standards act 2000 as well as your work policies and proceedures which should work along side and legal legislation. Ensuring services users rights are upheld, Allowing them access to local activities and groups which should also follow legislation and have thier own policies and proceedures to follow whan dealing with service users. This enables the service user to lead a normal life without prejudice about any condition they might have and empower them to be more indepentant which builds self esteem. Q2 - 2.3- Everyone has different
Ai Identify four key pieces of legislation or codes of practice relating to handling information in social care setting. • Data protection act 1998- Gives right to individuals in respect of personal data held about them. It also seeks to protect individuals with regard to the processing of personal data. • Public disclosure act 1998- reporting any incidents concerning malpractices and this protects whistleblowers from detrimental treatment by their employer. • Employees Policies and procedures- To make sure that all records that are kept in the office are put away in a locked secure cabinet • Health and social care act 2008- requires us to publish a code that sets out the practice we will follow in obtaining, handling, using and disclosing confidential personal information according to our regulated activity.