Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/618/3795
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
16 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Aim

The aim of this unit is to help learners understand how to handle information and the legislation that supports this.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in social care.

  • 1.2

    Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a social care setting.

    1.2: Why it is important to have secure systems, for example:

    • legal requirement
    • information is confidential
    • information may be used inappropriately if accessed by unauthorised people
  • 1.3

    Describe a situation where you must break confidentiality.

2

Know how to access support for handling information in social care settings.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information.

    2.1: How to access guidance, information and advice, for example:

    • discussion with line manager
    • individuals can access their care information by completing an access to personal information request form, or this request can be made verbally or in writing to a Data Protection Officer or manager
    • individuals can access their medical records by completing a subject access request
  • 2.2

    Outline what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information.

    2.2: Actions, for example:

    • discussion with line manager
    • discussion with individual concerned
    • seek guidance from other key workers, for example, medical staff, police