Unit Cu2479 Handling Information
CU2479 Handling information
Ways in which we handle information in the health and social care setting are very important. There are a number of laws that must be followed when doing this and confidentiality is essential for the social care worker. Laws that are in place regarding the handling of information include:
• Data Protection Act 1998
The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament which defines UK law on the processing of data on identifiable living people. It is the main piece of legislation that governs the protection of personal data in the UK. Although the Act itself does not mention privacy, it was enacted to bring UK law into line with the EU data protection directive of 1995 which required Member …show more content…
This is so records can be easily understood and used, and any point can be gleaned quickly.
• Ensure information recorded is evidence based so that you can show that it is based on fact and can be backed up.
• Ensure it is written in such a way that the service user you work with can understand it, as all individuals have a right to know about and be able to access the information their records contain.
• Keep up to date with all records, recording information as soon as possible, this ensures greater levels of accuracy and is good practice in terms of communication.
• Store all recorded information securely in line with confidentiality law to ensure the privacy of all service users.
• Sign, date and print name on all information you record. Storing Records
• Store records in designated area to which access is limited, an example may be a cupboard or filing cabinet with a key, this is to ensure that each service users privacy is respected, and that information sharing is relevant.
• Ensure that the service user has access to their records if they wish, as they are entitled to know the information their records contain. Securing records when they are being written in or read
Ways in which we handle information in the health and social care setting are very important. There are a number of laws that must be followed when doing this and confidentiality is essential for the social care worker. Laws that are in place regarding the handling of information include:
• Data Protection Act 1998
The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament which defines UK law on the processing of data on identifiable living people. It is the main piece of legislation that governs the protection of personal data in the UK. Although the Act itself does not mention privacy, it was enacted to bring UK law into line with the EU data protection directive of 1995 which required Member …show more content…
This is so records can be easily understood and used, and any point can be gleaned quickly.
• Ensure information recorded is evidence based so that you can show that it is based on fact and can be backed up.
• Ensure it is written in such a way that the service user you work with can understand it, as all individuals have a right to know about and be able to access the information their records contain.
• Keep up to date with all records, recording information as soon as possible, this ensures greater levels of accuracy and is good practice in terms of communication.
• Store all recorded information securely in line with confidentiality law to ensure the privacy of all service users.
• Sign, date and print name on all information you record. Storing Records
• Store records in designated area to which access is limited, an example may be a cupboard or filing cabinet with a key, this is to ensure that each service users privacy is respected, and that information sharing is relevant.
• Ensure that the service user has access to their records if they wish, as they are entitled to know the information their records contain. Securing records when they are being written in or read