ensuring safety, data protection act, confidentiality

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  • Created on: 12-12-19 22:39
what are some possible risks in care?
abuse by others, lack of infection control, infection due to lack of clean facilities and equipment
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how can risks be managed in care?
using risk assessments to identify possible harm, staff training, clear codes of practice, regular checks of facilitates
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the year of data protection act?
1998
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what does the data protection act do?`
it controls how personal information is used by organisations, businesses, and the government.
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what data must be protected?
ethnic bg, political opinions, religious beliefs, health, sexual health + preferences, criminal record if have one
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what data can employer in hsc keep about an employee?
d.o.b, emergency contacts, name, address, gender, national insurance number, employment history
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how is confidentiality ensured?
by applying data protection act requirements, securely storing information, following appropriate procedures where disclosure is required
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what does confidentiality mean?
This means restricting access to info about service users to individuals who are involved in their care unless permission is given by service user to disclose.
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