Standard 14 of the Care Certificate is the primary focus of our training on information handling in the care setting. Care recipient confidentiality requires that their information be disclosed only when absolutely required. Without a person’s express consent, personal information should not be shared with anybody, even close friends and relatives.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on people’s right to privacy will be discussed in this course. Care information management, care plan development, and reporting issues are also discussed.
Standard 14 of the Care Certificate’s 15 criteria addresses the proper management of personal information. The Care Certificate is a consensus-based set of requirements for workers in the health and social care industry. It outlines what professionals in these fields might expect from their employees. If you are “new to care,” this is part of the training you should get.
