A5 Managing information and data within the health and science sector

Question 1

What considerations must be taken when selecting a range of ways to collect and record data?

Answer 1

.data type (qualitative or quantitative)
.the intended audience
.most appropriate way to collect data

Question 2

What are the 3 restrictions of using social media in health and science sectors?

Answer 2

.some of the info shared is inaccurate
.HCP cannot post personal info about themselves or others

Question 3

What are 3 ways to ensure confidentiality when using screens to input data?

Answer 3

.logging out when leaving the screen.
.protecting login and password information
.using secure internet connections.

Question 4

What should happen if data and information isn’t stored properly?

Answer 4

.secure the info where possible
.report incident to designated person following organisational policies and procedures.

Question 5

What are the advantages of using IT systems to record data?

Answer 5

.security
.easy access
.easy to share and transfer data

Question 6

What are the strengths and limitations of using real-time observation sleep?

Answer 6

strengths ~ immediate data
limitations ~ possible subjectivity

Question 7

What are the strengths and limitations of using patient history?

Answer 7

strengths ~ provides detailed info over time
limitations ~ may not be accurate

Question 8

What are the advantages of using social media in health and science sectors?

Answer 8

.data gathering
.recruitment
.monitoring public health
. correcting misinformation

Question 9

What are 2 ways new technology is applied in the recording and reporting of data?

Answer 9

.AI is used to analyse and process large data sets.
.cloud-based systems enable easier data sharing for further analysis

Question 10

How can policies ensure compliance with regulations and legislations?

Answer 10

.restricting the use of mobile devices
.ensuring that data is stored securely

Question 11

What are 3 ways to collect data?

Answer 11

.observations
.interviews
.statistics

Question 12

What are the risks of using IT systems to record data?

Answer 12

.security breaches-accidental or malicious
.lack of access due to system failure
.potential for corruption of data

Question 13

How does security measures protect data stored by organisations?

Answer 13

.it allows them to take control of info
.it allows only authorised staff into specific work areas.

Question 14

What does the UK GDPR do?

Answer 14

It provides a set of principles within which any individual or organisation processing sensitive data must comply.

Question 15

What does the data protection act do?

Answer 15

It controls the use of personal information by organisations, businesses or the government.