What You'll Learn
- Explain legal and ethical frameworks (GDPR, Caldicott Principles) governing handling of sensitive health and social care data.
- Differentiate between personal, sensitive, and confidential information, applying appropriate handling procedures for each type.
- Implement best practices for accurate, secure, and legally compliant record-keeping for both paper-based and electronic health records (EHRs).
- Evaluate information security risks, including cybersecurity threats, and apply risk management strategies to prevent and respond to data breaches.
- Follow secure protocols to share sensitive info with colleagues/agencies, ensuring patient consent and confidentiality at all times.
- Use codes like the NHS Confidentiality Code to guide daily care decisions, ensuring privacy, trust, and ethical information handling.
- Demonstrate the ability to monitor compliance with information handling policies and effectively report any concerns or non-compliance issues.
Requirements
- No prior experience required , This course covers everything you need to know.
Who This Course is For
- Caregivers and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
- Nurses and Allied Health Professionals (e.g., Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists)
- Social Workers and Support Workers
- Healthcare Administrators and Medical Secretaries
- Care Home Managers, Practice Managers, and Team Leaders
- Information Governance and Compliance Staff
- Students and Trainees in any health or social care field.
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