This week’s topics
Review and coursework completion
- Reviewing the learning outcomes
- Completing and checking coursework against the criteria
- Self-assessment
What you will be able to do
- 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling of information in health and social care.
- 1.2 Explain the legal requirements and codes of practice for handling of information in health and social care.
- 2.1 Describe how manual and electronic information storage systems are securely maintained.
- 2.2 Describe practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information.
- 2.3 Explain the importance of maintaining records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible.
- 3.1 Explain the meaning of the term confidentiality.
- 3.2 Discuss how to maintain and promote confidentiality in day-to-day communication.
- 3.3 Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing information.
Activity
Guided review of every criterion; coursework completion clinic and peer review.
Study materials
The teaching notes, exercises and videos of this week are in the student portal. Your portal is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance, so you can open them before the semester starts.