CSTF Information Governance

This course explains the importance of patient consent to disclosures of personal information, the means & methods of disclosures and the legislative requirements of keeping information secure.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular

• Existing staff to update existing knowledge
• New starters to the organisation

Duration

The Health and Safety Group would recommend approx. 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the course

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course the learner will:

• Understand the principles of Information Governance and how they apply in every day working environments
• Understand within the context of their specific role how to provide a confidential service to patients and service users in line with the duty of confidentiality
• Know how to ensure and maintain good record keeping.
• Understand fundamentals of data protection, confidentiality and the Caldicott Principles
• Understand the responsibilities of healthcare organisations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
• Understand individual responsibilities in responding to a Freedom of Information request
• Understand the principles of good record keeping.
• Understand, within the context of their role, how they can apply and maintain information security guidelines.
• Know where they can gain local access to policies, procedures and further information on Information Governance.

Content

• Aims & Principles
• Caldicott Report
• Data Protection
• Freedom of information
• Patient Information
• Confidentiality & disclosure
• Counter Fraud

The content of this course has been verified by Skills for Health as aligning to the UK Core Skills Training Framework.

(The certificate is valid for 1 year )