Theme 3 Flashcards
(37 cards)
Why is record keeping important?
To make sure you don’t make mistakes with medication administering, allergies, religion, blood type, DNR, infection status.
How to keep confidentiality on computers
Change passwords regularly, log out, use trust email not personal, only share on a need to know basis
Why personal information is collected
To understand the patients needs
How is it stored and protected
Paper; locked away, electronically; encrypted
What is Data protection act 2018
Legislation where Everyone responsible has to use information lawfully, fairly and keep it for no longer than necessary, kept confidential. To empower individuals to take control of their own personal data.
When to share records
Safeguarding concerns, whistleblowing (concern about malpractice) and radicalisation concerns (someone’s views have been changed strongly)
8 caldicott principles
Justify the purpose for using confidential info
Use ci only when necessary
Use the minimum ci as possible
Access to ci a strict need to know basis
Everyone with access needs to understand responsibility
Comply with the law
Duty to share ci is as important as protecting ci
Inform patients about how their ci is used
What is the purpose of abbreviations
Standardisation
Easier to read
Quicker to write
What can be qualitative or quantitive
Data
What is qualitative data
Descriptive information
What is a quantitative data
Numerical information
Methods to collect data
Public database
Open ended questions
Research
Observations
What 3 things should be done when recording things
Time
Date
signature
What is information governance
The framework for handling information in a secure and confidential manner legally, securely, efficiently and effectively.
What is data
Pieces of information
Different formats of sharing data
Hand over
Verbal
Paperwork
Written reports
What is GDPR
General data protection legislation to protect personal data. Employees cannot share personal data unless it is on a need to know basis
Use of apps in healthcare
Give information of potential diagnosis
Provide information on management of conditions
Platforms for patients voice
Advertising
People with rare conditions can connect
Negatives of social media in health care
Not everyone can use it like poor people and old people
Fake information can be easily spread
Positives of abbreviations
Shorten words saving time and space
Standardisation ensures consistency within records
Negatives of abbreviations
Not everyone understands
Can be used in the wrong context
Methods of collecting data
Surveys (open-question, closed-question)
Public database
Practical investigations
Research
How to keep confidentiality when using screens
Logging out of a system
Passwords
Being aware of surroundings
Using secure internet
Privacy screens
Risks of using IT systems
Security breaches
Potential corruption of data
Lack of access due to system failure