Nvq Unit 209
NVQ 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Unit 209
1. Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care.
All stored information is subject to the Data Protection Act 1998 which covers medical records, social service records, credit information’ local authority information etc... Where information is concerned anything relating to a person, whether fact or opinion, is personal data. Anyone processing personal data must comply with the eight enforceable principles of good practice laid down by the Act. These state that any data must be:-
* Fairly and lawfully processed * Processed for limited purposes * Adequate, relevant and not excessive * Accurate * Not kept for longer than necessary * Processed in accordance with the data subject’s rights * Kept secure * Not transferred to countries without adequate protection
2. Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting.
The information stored digitally on computers or manually through written records needs to be kept secure due to the personal nature of the information. These records usually contain personal and sensitive information about the Service Users such as medical history, details of family background, financial information, behavioural problems etc... The people who provide this information whether they be family members or the Service User themselves must feel confident that such information goes no further then is vital to ensure their treatment and care. 3. Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information.
The first place to access guidance, information and advice about handling information would be senior work colleagues, Nurse in charge and/or the manager who have the expertise and experience to provide the necessary procedures and information. If this knowledge needs to
Unit 209
1. Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care.
All stored information is subject to the Data Protection Act 1998 which covers medical records, social service records, credit information’ local authority information etc... Where information is concerned anything relating to a person, whether fact or opinion, is personal data. Anyone processing personal data must comply with the eight enforceable principles of good practice laid down by the Act. These state that any data must be:-
* Fairly and lawfully processed * Processed for limited purposes * Adequate, relevant and not excessive * Accurate * Not kept for longer than necessary * Processed in accordance with the data subject’s rights * Kept secure * Not transferred to countries without adequate protection
2. Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting.
The information stored digitally on computers or manually through written records needs to be kept secure due to the personal nature of the information. These records usually contain personal and sensitive information about the Service Users such as medical history, details of family background, financial information, behavioural problems etc... The people who provide this information whether they be family members or the Service User themselves must feel confident that such information goes no further then is vital to ensure their treatment and care. 3. Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information.
The first place to access guidance, information and advice about handling information would be senior work colleagues, Nurse in charge and/or the manager who have the expertise and experience to provide the necessary procedures and information. If this knowledge needs to