Silas Jones
Has completed Information Governance delivered by Florence academy on 17 August 2022
Learning outcomes
  • Understand the principles of information governance and the importance of data security in healthcare
  • Understand the different types and value of information
  • Understand the principles of data security, including how to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data
  • Be aware of the threats to data security and know how to avoid them, including; social engineering, using social media safely, using email safely, malicious software, how to protect information and physical security.
  • Identify data breaches and incidents and know what to report
  • Understand the fundamentals of data protection and the General Data Protection Regulation
  • Evaluate your own practice with regards to confidentiality and data protection
  • Describe the principles of good record keeping, keeping records secure and the correct retention and disposal periods
  • Identify and discuss examples where records have not been kept properly and explain the potential consequences of this
  • Briefly describe your organisations’ policies and procedures with regards to the Caldicott principles, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Freedom of Information Act and subject access requests
  • Describe your responsibilities, in relation to your role, with regards to freedom of information and subject access requests
  • Identify where you can find further information about local policies, procedures and information relating to information governance
    • About this course

    This module covers the basics of protecting data in the health and adult social care sector and good information governance management including how to avoid breaches, good practice when handling personal / sensitive data and the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office. It incorporates the latest legislation in relation to IG and the examines the importance of good practice when handling data. This module is CPD accredited and CSTF aligned across the UK.

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