1.1. Identify legislation and codes pf practice that relate to handling information in social care setting There is a legislation Act called the data protection Act 1995, this gives an individual the right to see all the information recorded about them, this includes the individual seeing their own medical records or social services files. The information Act 2000 amended January 2005 has provided an individual to access general information held by public authorities, including local authorities and the National Health Service. Confidentiality Health and Social Care Act 2000, this is so an individual’s information is kept confidential, unless in some circumstances information is past on. For example if a individual is at risk or if they have been given new medication etc., any other information on a individual should be kept confidential, some locked away just for managers.
Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings. 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice and relate to handling information in heath and social care. The Data Protection Act 1998 is a key piece of legislation to ensure people's rights regarding the confidentiality of their personal information. It highlights 8 principles that define good practice when handling someone else's personal data and breaching these principles can lead to serious legal implications. 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.
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.
My responsibility is to maintain and update patents records, ensuring that the information stays confidential and is locked away securely. Patients who divulge their personal health information expect the NHS to keep it safe and secure. The Data Protection Act 1988 governs how organisations may use personal information including how they acquire the information, store, share and dispose of it. Freedom of Information Act 2000 This gives the public a right to general access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities including GP practices. A response to a request for information must be made within 20 working days.
1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care The Data Protection Act 1998 is a key piece of legislation to ensure people's rights regarding the confidentiality of their personal information. It highlights 8 principles that define good practice when handling someone else's personal data and breaching these principles can lead to serious legal implications. 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.
1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care One such legislation is the Data Protection Act formed in 1998 which states that individuals have a right to see data collected that relates to them and that no individual can see anyone else's personal information. Another legislation is the Health and Social Care Act 2008 which states that information should be gather to monitor infection rates and to assess the risk of infection at any time. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 tells us that the public has the right to access information from public authorities. These are a few examples which again show the importance of accessing information; telling us who can see what information. 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting There are many reasons why the recording and storage of information is important.
Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings Unit 9 Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings 1. Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care * Data Protection Act 1998 * Human Rights Act 1998 * Freedom Of information Act 200 2. Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care. DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 The data protection act sets out 8 principles governing the use of personal information Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully Personal data shall be obtained only for one or more specified and lawful purposes Personal data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive Personal data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date. Personal data processed for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary Personal data shall be processed in accordance with the rights of data subjects under this Act Appropriate technical and organisational measures shall be taken against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal data.
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.
UNIT CU1681 PC1.1 The legislation that has an impact on rights, choices and minimising the risk of harm for individuals with dementia are: * Human Rights Act 1998 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Mental Health Act 2007 * Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2005 * Disability Discrimination Act 1995 * Mental Health Act 2007 Together these acts form the rights and freedom of an individual. These affect the rights of an individual’s everyday life and say what they can and can’t do, beliefs and rights. PC1.2 The care home must have policies and procedures which include: * Mission statement * Health and safety * Person centred planning * Safeguarding * Complaints procedure * Moving and handling * Equality policy These relate to our practise as these have to be followed and are a structure of how we must work to ensure safe, current practise. PC1.3 Confidential information may be shared with an individual’s family/ advocate, when taking into account consent from the individual in cases of neglect, abuse, treatment etc or information that is shared in the individual’s best interest. I f the individual is incapable of giving consent then it should be the immediate family or next of kin.
• The Data Protection Act 1998/2002 – This law protects the information about individuals whether its electronic, written or verbal. • Access to Personal Files Act 1987 – This law is to give you access to certain personal information held about you, it includes medical records, health records etc. List the main features of current employment legislation • Employment Rights Act 1996 • Equal Pay Act 1975 • Sex Discrimination Act 1975 • Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 • Disability Discrimination Act 2005 • Protection from Harassment Act 1997 • Human Rights Act 1995 • Employment Equality Act 2004 • National Minimum Wage Act 2000 • Working Time Directive 2003 • The Mental Health Act 2007 Outline why legislation related to employment exists Legislation in employment exists for your protection, guidance and safety. It tells you what is expected from you, including how you should behave. Keeping you safe from harm is why the