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 2.1Explain how to maintain records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible 2.2Describe practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information 2.3Describe 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
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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
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The Essay on 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 ‘Data protection principles’ these are as follows: Used fairly and ...
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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 appropriate) This unit needs to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles. Support for the unit from a SSC or other appropriate body (if required)
Skills for Care and Development
Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system 01.3 Health and Social Care
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Shared
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