Effective Record Keeping & Data Protection
25/04/2025 2025-06-26 21:40Effective Record Keeping & Data Protection
Effective Record Keeping & Data Protection
Course Overview:
This course will examine the responsibility healthcare workers have for completing records in a comprehensive manner that provides clear evidence of care provided and any issues that may have occurred during the provision of care. You will learn the essential skills and knowledge required to maintain accurate records, ensuring they meet legal and professional standards.
In addition, the course focuses on data protection, covering the need for confidentiality and the steps to secure patient data, including password protection, encryption, and record retention policies. This course will provide you with the tools to ensure that patient data is managed securely and in compliance with current regulations.
Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who are responsible for maintaining patient records, including:
- Community nurses
- Healthcare assistants
- Support workers
- Other healthcare staff involved in record-keeping
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the importance of accurate and effective record-keeping
- Recognise the legal and ethical requirements surrounding record-keeping
- Learn how to complete clear and comprehensive records that support continuity of care
- Apply best practices for securing patient data and maintaining confidentiality
- Understand data protection laws, including GDPR, and how they apply in healthcare
- Identify the appropriate methods for handling, storing, and disposing of patient records
Course objectives
Course Details
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Maximum Delegates: 12 (to allow for interaction and questions)
- CPD: All learners will receive a CPD certificate and downloadable handouts.
- Sessions are delivered via the Zoom platform.
- You will receive detailed instructions on how to access the training and make the most of it.
Effective Record Keeping & Data Protection
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