Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
T/505/2521
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
9 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.

Learning Outcome 1: Indicative Content  

Legislation related to handling information includes:

  • Data Protection Act 1998
  • Freedom of Information Act 2005
  • Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015

Reasons for having secure systems may include:

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

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.
2

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

Learning Outcome 2: Indicative Content  

Ways to access guidance, information and advice about handling information may include:



  • discussion with line manager
  • individuals can access information by completing a 'subject access request'

Actions may include:


  • discussion with line manager
  • discussion with individual concerned
  • seek guidance from other key workers e.g. medical staff, police

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information.
  • 2.2
    Outline what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information.