Title

Handle Information in Care Settings

Type

Knowledge and skills

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand the need for secure handling of information in care settings.

1.1

Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of 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

Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a care setting.

2

Know how to access support for handling information.

2.1

Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information.

2.2

Explain what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information.

3

Be able to handle information in accordance with agreed ways of working.

3.1

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

3.2

Follow agreed ways of working for:

• recording information • storing information • sharing information.