Unit 209 Understand how to handle information in social care settings. Outcome 1 Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings. 1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording‚ storage and sharing of information in social care. The Data Protection Act 1998 controls how your personal information is used by organisations‚ businesses and the government. Everyone responsible for using data or storing data has to follow strict rules called
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Unit 209 – Understand how to handle information in social care settings Outcome 1– Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings 1.1 The legislation that protects all information is the Data Protection Act 1998. This act protects all information and personal data known about a living‚ identified person. There are 8 main principles to follow: Ensure all information is fairly and lawfully processed Personal data is obtained for specified and lawful purposes Personal
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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
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings It is essential that in a social care environment information is collected‚ used and stored correctly. Current legislation requires everyone working in social care to maintain certain records and keep them secure. Most of the information is sensitive and therefore not available to the general public. Information that is sensitive is called Confidential. Examples of confidential records are :- * Care & support Plans * Risk
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings. 1.1 – Legislation that relates to handling information in social care settings are; Data Protection Act 1998‚ Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Essential standards. Codes of practice that relates to handling information in social care settings include; General Social Care Council (GSCC)‚ Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the local or internal Codes of Practice such as code of practise
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Q 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in social care settings? A 1.1 Data Protection Act 1998 (amended in 2003) – The Data Protection Act 1998 (amended in 2003) is a UK law that was set up to protect people’s personal information and who the information was shared with. The act also enables people to make sure that their information is being handled correctly. The 1998 Act replaced and consolidated earlier legislation such as the Data Protection
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[201] Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health‚ social care or children and young people’s settings Learning Outcomes Ref | Learning Outcome | [201.1] | Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work | [201.2] | Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer | [201.3] | Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector | [201.4] | Understand career pathways available
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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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Understand how to handle information in social care settings In order to demonstrate an understanding of how to handle information‚ we must first define exactly what we mean by that term. Information‚ or data‚ about an individual covers any known and accessible records where an individual may be identified through the use of said data‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ their name‚ medical conditions‚ date of birth‚ medications‚ details of care requirements and religious preferences. These are the
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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
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