Handling Sensitive Information in Caregiving

Handling Sensitive Information in Caregiving

Protect patient data with best practices in confidentiality, consent, GDPR compliance, data security, and cybersecurity



Sub Category

  • General Health

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Objectives

  • 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.


Pre Requisites

  1. No prior experience required , This course covers everything you need to know.


FAQ

  • Q. How long do I have access to the course materials?
    • A. You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
  • Q. Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
    • A. Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!



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