Qcf Level 2

diploma in health & fond make do level 2 knowledge cultivation outcomes mandatory units Unit Cu2470 Understand the need for secure treatment of information in health and social complaint go bytings Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social cargon (1. 1) The legislation relating to this are, CQC standards regulation 20 personal records remain confidential. Data Protection Act 1998 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting (1. ) It is vital that the company that is providing the health and social care to individuals has a secure system set in place to record personal information as it will be needed for a number of different reasons. It is also the law to document and record this information so it should also be done to comply with legislation it must also protect confidentiality.Prevent identity theft and als o admit the rights of individuals. The information must also be accessible for those who need it. Know how to access support for handling information Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information (2. 1) read Policies and Procedures file, attend training, cover to Team Manager, speak with work colleagues, research on websites Explain hat actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information (2. 2) Delete, and moderate hard copy, carefully filed, of the important stuff. On your computer, keep an up-to-date index of what is in your hard-copy file. If you use titles only, that should do. If youre really paranoid, use randomly selected titles that have NOTHING to do with the content. A breach of confidentiality and or the privacy act, contact the relevant or authority involved, if this is a beneficial situation resulting in the detrimental sharing or misuse of personal information