OTHM level 3: Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings: foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care, Assignment, LCPS, UK

Unit Aims

The aim of this unit is to consider issues of confidentiality and ethical practice relating to the completion, storage and use of information. The unit also covers the knowledge and skills needed to implement and promote good practice in recording, sharing, storing and accessing information.

Learning Outcomes  & Assessment Criteria –

1. Understand handling of information practice requirements in health and social care settings

1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling of information in health and social care.

1.2 Explain the legal requirements and codes of practice for handling of information in health and social care.

2. Understand good practice in handling of information.

2.1 Describe how manual and electronic information storage systems are securely maintained.

2.2 Describe practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information.

2.3 Explain the importance of maintaining records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible.

3. Understand practices relating to confidentiality.

3.1 Explain the meaning of the term confidentiality.

3.2 Discuss how to maintain and promote confidentiality in day-to-day communication.

3.3 Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing information.

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