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
Promote good practice in 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
legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care settings Legislation relating to handling information in health and social care settings include The Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act 2000, Human Rights Act 1998, The Care Standard Act 2000, Confidentiality Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998. Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care
4222-307 Promote 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
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
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
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
Unit 9 Understanding 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 The Data Protection Act 1998 - This Law protects personal privacy and maintains individual's rights, it gives rights to the people that the information is about. Data subjects it puts obligations to the people who hold the information. If you do not abide by this law it is a criminal offence
Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care setting. 1. Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care setting. 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care. There are several different legislation and codes of practice; * The Data Protection Act 1998 – This is a key piece of in legislation to peoples rights of confidentiality on there own personal information. Breaching
LEGISLATION AND 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
LEGISLATION AND 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
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 Three of the current legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care seems to be most important. They are as follows: THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 – The Data Protection Act 1998 is a piece of legislation which defines the law on processing data of people
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 * Health &
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
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. 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
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. 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
Legislation relating to Health and Safety in Theatres is available on the Intranet and copies of the Health and Safety guide is kept in the Theatre Office for everyone to use and refer to. This legislation affects to all aspects of Health and Safety in the work environment and is there to protect staff, patients and the public. All Health and Safety policy and procedure guidelines fall within the scope of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This is a legal framework and must be obeyed by.
Unit 038 Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care setting Outcome 1 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care Three of the current legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care seems to be most important. They are as follows: The Human Rights Act 1998 (article 8) Article 8 outlines
policies and procedures for handling information about clients, including confidentiality and data protection • Record keeping systems are maintained and regularly monitored • Staff are trained in the operation of recording systems and understand the scope of their authority to access information • Staff understand and work in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act • Clients are aware of their rights to access information and are enabled to exercise these rights
Material Appendix B Information Security Policy Student Name: Mark McCarley UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX IT/244 INTRO TO IT SECURITY Instructor’s Name: Dr. Jimmie Flores Date: May 18, 2014 Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 1 2. Introduction 1 3. Disaster Recovery Plan 1 3.1. Key elements of the Disaster Recovery Plan 1 3.2. Disaster Recovery Test Plan 1 4. Physical Security Policy 1 4.1. Security of the facilities 1 4.1.1. Physical entry controls 1 4.1.2. Security offices, rooms and