37 Understand How To Handle Information
Title
Understand how to handle information in social care settings
Ref
37
Level
3
Credit value
1
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
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
1.2 Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice inform practice in handling information
2. Understand good practice in handling information in social care settings
2.1 Explain how to maintain records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible
2.2 Describe practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information
2.3 Describe features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security
3. Understand how to support others to handle information
3.1 Explain how to support others to understand the need for secure handling of information
3.2 Explain how to support others to understand and contribute to records
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s)
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.
Unit expiry date
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate)
HSC 31
Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate)
Others may include:
Colleagues
External third party such as IT specialist
Social worker
Occupational Therapist
GP
Speech and Language Therapist
Physiotherapist
Pharmacist
Nurse
Specialist nurse
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
Advocate
Dementia care advisor
Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body (if
Understand how to handle information in social care settings
Ref
37
Level
3
Credit value
1
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
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
1.2 Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice inform practice in handling information
2. Understand good practice in handling information in social care settings
2.1 Explain how to maintain records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible
2.2 Describe practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information
2.3 Describe features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security
3. Understand how to support others to handle information
3.1 Explain how to support others to understand the need for secure handling of information
3.2 Explain how to support others to understand and contribute to records
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s)
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.
Unit expiry date
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate)
HSC 31
Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate)
Others may include:
Colleagues
External third party such as IT specialist
Social worker
Occupational Therapist
GP
Speech and Language Therapist
Physiotherapist
Pharmacist
Nurse
Specialist nurse
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
Advocate
Dementia care advisor
Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body (if