Access to personal information should be on a short need-to-know basis B. Not to use or share personal information unless it is absolutely necessary. C. Everyone must understand and comply with the law. Reference: Health and social care level 3/ own work experience. 1.2 SUMMARISE THE MAIN POINTS OF LEGAL REQUIRMENTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE FOR HANDLING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE.
Unit 304: Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks 1.1 Key legislation that relates to the fulfilment of rights and choices and also minimises the risk of harm to an individual with dementia is: * Human Rights Act 1998 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 * Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (DOLS) * Mental Health Act 2007 * The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 * Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 * Carers (Equal opportunities) Act 2004 This legislation is there to protect individuals from harm and abuse, it also protects the rights of that individual so that they have the freedom to believe, do and say as they
Explain how own role can impact on the dynamics of two way communication with individuals with sensory loss Be prepared to repeat what you say ? orally, in writing, [ or using multiple formats - to communicate with the person. Offer assistance in understanding written instructions and in completing forms or documents. Provide extra time for decision-making. Be patient, flexible,
You need to be a good listener, patient and be prepared to put in the effort as it can sometimes be very frustrating especially if there are communication difficulties. You need to be prepared to support them on activities of their choice and have fun with them. Regular keyworker sessions should be carried out with the individual on every aspect of there life including things that they may be finding difficult. It is important that the individual is aware that you are a member of staff who is there to support them, you need to be careful not to over step the mark. Never agree to keep secrets, never buy the individual presents and do not see the individual in your own personal time.
1.5 Where possible the least restrictive interventions should be used as they can sometimes escalate the problem rather than defuse it. Using the least possible restrictive intervention will prevent further harm to any individual involved and will avoid the intervention being deemed as abuse. 1.6 In order to safeguard both the staff member and individual during a restrictive physical intervention, they must only be carried out by a trained member of staff. It must be reasoned that all other measures have been attempted and failed before carrying out restrictive intervention. If at
1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording,storage & sharing of information in health & social care The Data Protection Act 1998 This outlines the law of how to record, store & share information on individuals that we care for. Anyone holding personal data is legally obliged to comply with this act. 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording & storing information in a health & social care setting It is important to have secure systems for recording & storing information on individuals because it will hold confidential information, e.g. individuals name, address,date of birth, medical condition. etc.
Use the correct language, take time to say things, speaking quickly can cause confusion. Good body language and eye contact is essential. 2.3 Describe a range of communication methods
If no consent is given you cannot proceed with the care. It is illegal to put pressure on the person and go against their wished. When supporting a colleague with regards to consent of an individual it is important to ensure that the colleague understands that the decision of the individual is final. I would advise the social care worker to provide the individual with all the information regarding the decision (positive and negative) and in a way that best suits the individual. I
Even in the middle of a session. Their needs must be respected. The same right of refusal applies for the practitioner. All clients have the right to confidentiality. A client’s information, and conversation that occur during a session must never be repeated to anyone.
In case there’s any safeguard issue, we should follow the safeguarding procedures which may involve breaching confidentiality but then again only if/ when necessary and only the people who need to have information will do so. * Children’s wishes and feelings: There will be times when it won’t be appropriate to observe a child, and during these times the best thing to do is to step aside and carry on with it on another opportunity. If a child is upset, if a child doesn’t want to be assessed for any reason, or basically if a child is not on a good mood, then the observation would be pointless anyway as it won’t be accurate, and we obviously aim for the welfare and wellbeing of children and we won’t want to be a negative factor by pushing a child or forcing a situation that is unsettling for them. * Ethnic, linguistic and cultural background/ disability or specific requirements: Obviously if we want to get an accurate idea of a child’s development we need to take into account the child as an individual, and every individual has a background and has their own specificities which