Unit Breakdown

Title

Promote Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings                                                         

Type

Knowledge and skills

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand requirements for handling information in care settings.

1.1

Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in care settings.

Showcasing your knowledge: –

Tutor marked assignment – one of:

a) Assessment Pack

b) Resource Pack                      

c) Essay

All Assignments MUST use and be submitted with an appropriate referencing system

Professional Discussion

E-learning

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

Showcasing your skills: –

Observations

Witness Testimonies

Workplace Records

Minutes of Meetings

Care Plans

Daily notes

Supervision / Appraisals Records

Medication Administration Records

In put – Out put Records

Turn Charts

Reports

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

1.2

Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in care settings.

2

Be able to implement good practice in handling information.

2.1

Describe features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security.

2.2

Demonstrate practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information.

2.3

Maintain records that are up to-date, complete, accurate and legible.

2.4

Support audit processes in line with own role and responsibilities.

3

Be able to support others to handle information.

3.1

Support others to understand the need for secure handling of information.

3.2

Support others to understand and contribute to records.