It is important that I have a secure system for recording and storing of information in a health and social care setting, as I am providing a duty of care to my clients. I must make sure that no one can access others information and records apart from persons who have the authorisation to do so, otherwise it may fall into the wrong hands and be used against them by carrying out fraudulent activity. It is imperative for the care worker to abide by the policies of confidentiality and follow the legislation of the Data Protection Act 1998. 2.1 Describe features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security? I could use a manual security storage system which could be files, records paperwork
Taking responsibility for your actions is also something that is practiced in my professional career. I am responsible for the medical records at the hospital and if anything goes wrong, I will be held accountable. This is also true in my personal life since I am responsible for my actions and will be held accountable for my actions. Another guideline would be not to disclose information without consent. This is a big deal when dealing with medical records.
HIPAA What did you learn from the HIPAA tutorial? What I learned about HIPPA, I learned exactly what HIPAA is and how it effect myself and other such as a patient and provider. What is HIPAA? Well, “HIPAA is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was founded in 1996 and the goal of HIPAA is to protect the privacy of both the patient and their records.
Enhancing Patient Safety by reducing Medical Errors I chose the topic of “Enhancing patient safety by reducing medical errors” because it is a topic that I am very interested in. No matter what area of nursing I choose to go in, patient safety is always going to be a crucial part of the healthcare system. I know that when I work with the different patients, I am going have to provide a safe quality of care, be aware of the different risk factors that can affect a patient’s safety. I understand it is going to be a challenge to keep patients safe because errors and mistakes happen every day, and they can happen at any time. I feel like my job as a nurse would be to make sure that no errors occur, and that the patient is safe at all times.
The physician cannot refuse for any reason. This is a right the patient is given. The Security rule protects an individual's electronic personal health information that is creates, receives, uses, or maintains the covered entity. Today most medical records, are held within a computer electronically, and this rules let the patient know that their information will not be exposed to anyone. This rule requires more administration being that computers get hacked daily.
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.
Patient Confidentiality: When Should It Be Compromised? Patient confidentiality is a person’s right to have their personal information kept private. Any medical data gathered from a patient should not be disclosed to anybody else without the patient’s permission. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the doctor-patient relationship. It is very important that a patient trust their doctor.
UNIT 504 Health and Safety As the owner and current registered manager, I am a self- employed employer. It is therefore my responsibility to ensure the health and safety at Elgincare. Health and safety laws are there to protect the business, the employees and the public from workplace dangers The role of Registered Manager requires a working understanding of the essential standards of Health & Safety legislation and the ability to translate this successfully into compliant best practise. The nature of the care service provision means that it is critical that all hazards which produce risks to health and safety are identified, assessed and controlled. This means that I have the responsibility of ensuring that all staff are trained to current/required Health and Safety standards and that they are provided with access to all necessary Health & Safety information that is required under the current regulatory framework, with particular emphasis upon how it applies to the Care Sector.
PRIVACY – maintaining the service user’s rights to privacy. I would do this by making sure they are not intruded upon by other service users, staff, relatives and friends 5. INDEPENDENCE – always making sure that as a care professional I empower the service users What is consent? Consent is giving permission to do something. In health and social care settings it usually means that the individual gives consent to take part in an activity or to accept some kind of care or treatment.
Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording, storing and sharing information in a health and social care setting: Current legislation requires everyone working in social care to maintain certain records and keep them secure. Different employers will invariably store different records and often in different ways. Most of this information is sensitive and therefore not available to the general public so it is important that information is stored, shared and recorded securely: • So that information held regarding supported individuals and staff are protected from unauthorised viewing • To adhere to legislation (DPA 1998) and (FOI 2000) • To allow important information to be accessible by health care providers, social services and entitled family members etc., It maintains the trust of the individuals you are supporting • It ensures there is written evidence for you to refer back to if there is a complaint, • Explain where and from whom to get advice and information about handling