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Be able to implement good practice in handling information

The Information Commissioner’s Office has produced this video called ‘Data Protections for small healthcare organisations’. It looks at the basics of data protection.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Guide to Data Protection: definitions, principles and practical examples’, webpage from the Information Commissioner’s Office
‘A guide to confidentiality in health and social care by the Health and Social Care Information Centre
‘Record-keeping’ by the Royal College of Nursing
‘Social care audit in practice: Summary guide’ from the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Visit the Information Commissioner’s website to find out more about the GDPR and the Data Protection Act and good practice with regard to recording information.
Click to read the Care Quality Commission’s ‘Code of Practoce on confidential personal information’
Think about your setting’s method of storing confidential records about individuals.• Is the storage system secure?• Who has access to the records?• Does everyone who has access to the records understand the importance of confidentiality and the setting’s procedures for maintaining confidentiality?• Can you think of any ways to improve the organisation or storage of the information? Share your thoughts with your tutor.

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