Assignment 209 Understand How To Handle
Assignment 209
Understand how to handle information in social care settings
Task A
Ai
Identify two laws or pieces of legislation that relate to the recording, storage and sharing of information in adult social care settings
Legislation and Laws that relate to handling information in social care settings are
Data Protection Act 1998,
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Health and Social Care Act
2008 – Provides essential standards
Aii
Explain why it is important to have secure systems in place for recording and storing information in a social care setting It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a social care setting so no data or medical records are lost, stolen or given to someone without authority. Maintaining the rights of individuals as there are legal requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998 to keep personal records confidential. It’s important to record, store and share information securely to protect confidentiality and safeguard vulnerable adults. It’s important to keep legible, accurate, and up to date records and it’s also extremely important to have secure information systems to ensure necessary safeguards and appropriate use of personal information, with issues relating to Human Rights and confidentiality as part of duty of care.
Task B
To get information and advice about handling information you can go speak to your manager or senior colleague. You can also look through the organizations policies, procedures, protocols, regulations, legislations and compliance guidance all which are accessible. There are some websites you can go on that will have a lot of helpful information www.hscic.gov.uk – Health and Social Care Information Centre www.ico.org.uk – The Information Commissioners Office www.gov.uk – The data protection act and relevant information www.citizensadvice.org.uk A social care worker would put their concerns in writing and be clear about dates and times, and what steps you took and any
Understand how to handle information in social care settings
Task A
Ai
Identify two laws or pieces of legislation that relate to the recording, storage and sharing of information in adult social care settings
Legislation and Laws that relate to handling information in social care settings are
Data Protection Act 1998,
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Health and Social Care Act
2008 – Provides essential standards
Aii
Explain why it is important to have secure systems in place for recording and storing information in a social care setting It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a social care setting so no data or medical records are lost, stolen or given to someone without authority. Maintaining the rights of individuals as there are legal requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998 to keep personal records confidential. It’s important to record, store and share information securely to protect confidentiality and safeguard vulnerable adults. It’s important to keep legible, accurate, and up to date records and it’s also extremely important to have secure information systems to ensure necessary safeguards and appropriate use of personal information, with issues relating to Human Rights and confidentiality as part of duty of care.
Task B
To get information and advice about handling information you can go speak to your manager or senior colleague. You can also look through the organizations policies, procedures, protocols, regulations, legislations and compliance guidance all which are accessible. There are some websites you can go on that will have a lot of helpful information www.hscic.gov.uk – Health and Social Care Information Centre www.ico.org.uk – The Information Commissioners Office www.gov.uk – The data protection act and relevant information www.citizensadvice.org.uk A social care worker would put their concerns in writing and be clear about dates and times, and what steps you took and any