QUESTION- ( 1.1 ) Identify legislations and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care ANSWER In order to answer the question above I am going to explain the meaning of Legislations: Definition of the word Legislations. Noun 1) An officially elected or otherwise selected body of people vested with the responsibility and power to make laws for a political unit‚ such as a state or nation 2) The process of making or enacting laws: it will require legislation
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Assessment 1 – Written Assessment 1. Perform a review of diversity and how this currently stands within your workplace. Your review should include: • Identifying diversity and how this can be improved for your workplace‚ industry sector and community (4 marks) In my workplace‚ I could identify the diversity between age and gender. The most of employees are mature and has been in the organization for long years‚ and most of them are male. These diversities could be improved given opportunities
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demonstrate an understanding of how important it is to assess the best approach to managing communications information and knowledge needs; using an examination of a range of decision-making examples used within the Oxford Business College. There is a need for the approach to be logical and systematic because it helps to address the critical elements that result in good decision making. By being organised‚ you are less likely to miss important values; one can then build on the identified approach
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practice in handling information in health and social care settings Outcome 1 Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings 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 • human rights act 1998 • Caldicott Principles Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in social care settings Data Protection Act 1998 – it gives rights to individuals in respect of personal data held about them. Freedom of Information Act 2000 – it gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. Employees Policies & Procedures - to make sure that all records that are
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Handling Information Guidelines How to maintain up to date‚ complete‚ accurate and legible records. Record events as they happen or shortly afterwards to get the most complete and accurate account of what has happened. Ensure and entry is made every day Only record facts not hearsay or personal opinion. Check care information on a regular basis and update records to reflect this only write in black pen have entries for medication or diagnosis double checked and signed
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Can You Understand The Message? Dating back to the times of slavery‚ the black community in America has historically used music as a vehicle for self-expression and introspection. The blues was the original form of musical self-expression‚ and was conceived from “field hollering”‚ the melodious manner in which slaves working the fields and forests aired out grievances and gave their opinions on their present situation. The use of music for communal empowerment and expression of self within the
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How can you be better prepared for the workplace?? Nowadays‚ many adolescents are unprepared for the workplace. This is prevalent in our society as parents and guardians have over-protected them‚ causing them to be not fully prepared for the workplace. Working is a transition to becoming a self-sustaining adult where individuals have to be independent. I do not want myself to be shocked by my prospective employer and want to be better prepared for the workplace. This essay will now discuss how I
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Manual Handling in the Workplace for Healthcare Personnel – A Summary of Relevant Legislation and Guidance This article summarises key aspects of legislation and guidance relevant to manual handling in the workplace for healthcare personnel. Introduction As with all other work based activities‚ manual handling should be considered in respect of its health and safety implications for employees and other users of the work environment. In the United Kingdom‚ manual handling in the workplace is
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Handling Information In The Workplace The Data Protection Act 1998 protects the service user and all their information such as medical notes‚ personal information and the care they need to be receiving. In your job role it is your responsibility to complete all paperwork that is assigned to the service user. The information contained in that folder should only be shared with colleagues no other service users or relatives of other users. Finding Advice About Handling Information
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