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.
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.
Handle information in Health and Social Care settings. Outcome 1 Understand the need for secure handling of information in Health and Social care settings 1.1 Identify what legislation relates to recording, storing and sharing information in health and social care settings. Information that is given to employer/manager is all subject to the Data Protection Act 1998, which covers medical records, social service records, credit information, local authority information and many more. Anything relating to a person, whether fact or opinion, is personal data. Anyone processing personal data must comply with the either enforceable principles of good practice laid down in the Data Protection Act 1998.
It highlights 6 principles on how to protect and handle personal information correctly. 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 § adequate,
Data must be kept up to date 5. Data must not be kept for longer than required 6. Must be processed in accordance with individual rights 7. Must always be secure 8. Not transferred outside of the EU without consent 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for Recording and showing information in social care..
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.
DPA says that service user information must be confidential and can only be accessed with their consent. Service users must know what records are being kept and why the data is kept. Freedom of Information Act 2000: The Freedom of Information Act gives individuals the right to ask organisations all the information they have about them… There are some that might be withheld to protect various interest which if that is the case, the individual must be aware of it. Information about individuals will be handled under the Data Protection Act. General Social Care Council (GSCC) Codes of Practice: These set out the standards of practice that everyone who works in social care should meet.
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
Unit 9 Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health and Social Care Settings 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care. Human Rights Act Freedom of Information Act Data Protection Act CQC Essential Standards Company Policies and Procedures No Secrets Equality Act 1.2 Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care. The Data protection Act provides the legal requirements that should be adhered to in relation to storing information relating to an individual. The main points: Personal data must be processed fairly and lawfully. Personal data must only be obtained for the specific purpose and purpose given.
The legal requirements and codes of practice also ensure care workers protect daily recordings by keeping them in a secure place where they can only be accessed by those necessary. For example GP’s, district nurses and social workers. 3. Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. Explain the correct procedures for handling information and the potential consequences if this is done incorrectly.