Overview
Assessment Guidance
Data and cyber security: learners should consider features that ensure the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information. This should include reducing data breaches, securing devices, and safe use of email wherever relevant.
Others: in this context, this refers to everyone a worker is likely to come in to contact with, including:
• individuals accessing care and support services
• carers, loved ones, family, friends of those accessing care and support services
• colleagues and peers
• managers and supervisors.
Records -the importance of keeping legible, accurate, complete and up-to-date records e.g. signed and dated, specifying individual needs and preferences, indicating any changes in condition or care needs.
Aim
The aim of the unit is to ensure that the learner understands the requirements for handling information in care settings and can demonstrate effective data handling and confidentiality requirements in practice.