Demonstrate practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit name: Handle information in care settings
Learning outcome: 2. Be able to implement good practice in handling information
Assessment criteria: 2.2 Demonstrate practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information

You must be able to demonstrate to your assessor that your when you store or access information, you do so in a secure manner.

You may do this by:

ensuring unauthorised persons are not able to able to read what you write or see your computer screen when updating records
not staying logged into your computer
locking doors/cabinets after you have accessed the information you required
not reading personal information out loud when there is a risk of being overheard
ensuring confidential are not left in public areas
ensuring staff are trained in the importance of confidentiality and best practices