Unit 16: Understand how to handle information In social care settings Unit code: D/602/3119 QCF Level 3: BTEC Specialist 1 Understand requirements for handling information in social care settings. 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in social care settings. Legislation and codes of practice in handling information Data protecting Act, Freedom of information Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Duty of confidentiality/human
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
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
Unit 307 Understand how to handle information in social care settings Outcome 1 understand requirements for handling information in social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in social care settings. Legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in a social care setting could include: Data Protection Act 1998 Freedom of Information Act 2000 Health & Social Care Act 2008 - Essential standards
good practice in handling information in health and social care settings: 1: Understand requirement for 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: The data protection act 1998, the freedom of information act 2000, human rights act, equality act. 1.2: Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care:
Understand how to handle information in social care settings PWCS 38 3 1 9 31/07/2015 D/602/3119 Unit purpose and aim This unit develops the knowledge and understanding needed to implement and promote good practice in recording, sharing, storing and accessing information in social care settings. This unit is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to working in social care settings. Learning Outcomes The learner will: 1 Understand requirements for handling information in social care settings
309 Outcome 1 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 Freedom of information act 2000 Privacy and electronic communications regulations 2003 Computer misuse act 1990 Human rights act 1998 2. Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice inform practice in handling information in health and social care. Legal
1.Understand requirements for 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. There is lots of different legislation that is based around health and social care. The Main one with regard to handling data is the 1998 data protection act this explains the law based around how and when certain information is to be used, stored and shared. The health and social care act 2008 required
Outcome 1 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 The main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care is so that all information is kept safe from anyone that is not authorized to see it Legislation includes * Data Protection Act 1998 * Freedom of Information Act 2000
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. 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
CODES OF PRACTICE THAT RELATE TO HANDLING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Some of the legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information are as follows: 1. DATA PROTECTION ACT 1988. This act ensures service users rights regarding the confidentiality of the personal information. It must not be shared or transferred without proper safeguards. 2. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 This act requires organisations to provide information about their services and policies to individuals
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. 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
1. Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings Look at the following legislations - Data Protection Act - Information Act - Carers Code of Practice - Caldicott Principles - Human Rights Act In private life, only if it threatens public or national security Section 60 of this Act Gives authority to the Secretary of State for Health; the power to regulations, to authorize or require health services to disclose patient information, including data which is
Promote good practice in handling information in health & social care settings Outcome 1 1. Identify the codes of practice that relate to handling information in health & social care. • Data Protection Act • Information Governance • NNUH Policies • Unison code of conduct for HCA’s • NMC code of conduct • Caldicott principals 2. Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health & social care. The
1. Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care Legislation: • Data Protection Act 1988 • Freedom of Information Act 2000 • Health and Social Care Act 2008 - Essential Standards Codes of Practice • Health and Care Professional Council • Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) • Local or internal codes of practice (your employers policies and procedures) 2. Summarise the main points of legal requirements
unit 307 Understand how to handle information in social care setting Derenik Baghdasarian Outcome 1: Understand requirements for handling information in social care settings 1.1) Identify legislation and codes of practice that relates to handling information in social care settings The eight principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 is: Used for limited, specifically stated purposes Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive Accurate Kept for no longer than is absolutely
CODES OF PRACTICE THAT RELATE TO HANDLING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Some of the legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information are as follows: 1. DATA PROTECTION ACT 1988. This act ensures service users rights regarding the confidentiality of the personal information. It must not be shared or transferred without proper safeguards. 2. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 This act requires organisations to provide information about their services and policies to individuals
Unit 4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care Outcome 1: 1.1: Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health and social care work setting The main legislations relating to health and safety in a social care work setting are: * Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) * Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 * Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 * Control of Substances Hazardous
handling information in health and social care settings (HSC 038) Level: Credit value: UAN: 3 2 J/601/9470 Unit aim This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to implement and promote good practice in recording, sharing, storing and accessing information. Learning outcomes There are three learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will: 1. Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings 2. Be
Unit 4222-307 Handle information in health and social care setting also covering: Certificate in Induction into Adult Social Care: Unit 307 Outcome 1 Understand the requirements for the handling of information in health and social care settings Identify and summaries the main points of the legislation and codes of practice that relate to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care (Dip 1.1 and 1.2)