Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 9. COSHH Regulations 1999 10. Mental Capacity Act 2005 11. The Access to Health Records Act 1990 In the administration of medication, the staff member responsible must exercise accountability by: * Acting in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of the su’s * Ensure that no action a omission is made which would be detrimental to the interest, condition or safety of the su’s * Maintain and improve their competence * Acknowledge any limitations in knowledge and competence and decline any duties and responsibilities they are unable to perform in a safe manner until given proper instruction to fulfil the task The national minimum standards require the registered person puts in place policies and procedures for the receipt, recording, storage, administration and disposal of medicines. These policies and procedures are to protect not only the su’s, but also the staff, who are responsible for the administration of medication.
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
You must be accountable for keeping records safe, reporting problems, and for your own decisions. You must also be observant and keep your training and policies up to date. You must follow standard procedures in all care work this includes use of resources and equipment. As your role as a carer you must respect the individuals wishes, maintain confidentiality and recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, we must also make sure that the individual has their right to make their own decisions and respect them, report concerns to line manager. Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care.
Know what must be done to provide a safe service 4. Keep accurate records and reports 5. Protect confidential information 1.2 How duty of care safeguards individuals Having a duty of care should guarantee the safeguarding of the residents in my care. Risk Assessments – carrying out and reviewing risk assessments for all of the activities we do and places we visit ensures that thought and concern is given to how we do things every day, this way I ensure risks concerning equipment, venues and activities are minimised and therefore reducing the risk of injury or harm to the residents and myself. Recognising potential hazards and eliminating them, this could include infectious diseases too.
Unit 5: Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Understand the meaning of duty of care 1.1 Define the term ‘duty of care’ To safeguard the health and wellbeing of ourselves and others. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role Duty of care affects my own role by making sure no harm becomes of anyone within my care, for example staff, service users and visitors. Protecting individuals of any harm physically, mentally and emotionally. 2.1 Describe dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights To respect and maintain a full understanding of an individuals choice, however a duty of care is also needed to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the individual from potential harm that may be result from their given choice. For example an individual may have dietary needs (Halal) due to cultural requirements but doesn't have the capacity to fully understand what the difference is from non-halal and halal.
Unit 307 - Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health and Social Care Settings Be able to implement good practice in handling information 2.1) Describe features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security Security in a care environment is about: - Security against intruders - Security in respect of people'e privacy and decisions about unwanted visitors - Security against being abused - Security of property Large organisations, such as NHS organisatins, use identity badges with photographs so that their employees are easily identifiable. Some of these identity badges also have a micro chip which allows the card to be "swiped" to gain access to secure parts of a premises. In smaller organisations, there may be a system of issuing visitor's badges to visitors who have been authorised to be there, however, it may simply rely on the vigilance of the staff. Important and effectice features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security include: - Locked drawers or cupboards - Password protected files - Access given only to those who are authorised Communal areas like the office in Turnstyle are easier to check but can present their own problems. It can be difficult to be sure who is a legitimate visitor and who should not be there.
Unit3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care P2-M1 In this assignment I will be talking about the different types of legislations and why they are important. Health and safety at a workplace is important because it ensures that all workers are being protected, it is also important because workers are being protected from illness and if they have become ill because of work the health and safety at work act 1974 can make sure a risk assessment is taken so hat other workers stay safe and the same thing does not happen again. Health and safety at work act 1974 is an act that covers everyone such as employees, employers and the service user. Within this act they provide training for workers, students and anyone that is on a placement or someone that is doing voluntary work this legislation has been helping people and workers for 30years. This act has helped people save their lives and be able to carry on working; this act covers people in the UK for example England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Human Rights Act 1998 details the right to a private life. There is also the code of practice for social care workers, which provides a clear guide for all those who work in social work, setting out the standards of practice and conduct workers and their employers should meet with regards to the handling of information. 2. Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting. Once something is written down or entered onto a computer it becomes a permanent record.
1a. Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care. Data Protection Act 1998: This is how information about individuals is used. This covers eight principles under which personal data must be protected and collected. DPA says that service user information must be confidential and can only be accessed with their consent.
Task A: 1) Identify four key pieces of Legislation or Codes of practice relating to handling information in social care settings. • Data Protection- This Act is in place to control how your personal information is stored by organizations, businesses or the government. Everyone who is responsible for using data has to follow strict rules and regulations which are called ‘data protection principles’. • Freedom of information Act 2000 – This Act is in place as it provides unrestricted access to information held by public authorities, however this act does not give people access to information about themselves such as any health records they want access to, or credit reference file. • The equality Act 2010- The Equality Act came into effect in October 2010.