Information Governance in Health and Social Care

Course Description

Information Governance in Health and Social Care is a fundamental aspect of ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal and sensitive information within the healthcare sector. This course is designed for caregivers and the wider team and aims to provide a solid understanding of the principles of information governance, data protection, and confidentiality. By the end of this course, participants will be able to recognize the importance of information governance in their day-to-day work, ensuring the safeguarding of personal information and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

What will be taught topics

• Understand the key principles and concepts of data protection and confidentiality
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of caregivers in ensuring information governance compliance
• Recognise the potential consequences of failing to adhere to information governance principles
• Discuss practical strategies for implementing effective information governance in day-to-day work

Lesson list

• Exam- Information Governance in Health and Social Care