You are working in an aged care facility and your supervisor has asked you to complete a review of

You are working in an aged care facility and your supervisor has asked you to complete a review of the systems to ensure that they are protecting client’s information as the facility is having their reaccreditation review next month. Your supervisor has provided you with the current privacy, confidentiality, and disclosure policy. She asked you to provide her with any recommendations on how the facility can maintain their accreditation. She has also advised that you can make whatever changes you need to make to policies and procedures to ensure the facility is meeting their obligations, including communicating to staff where required. She would also like you to provide recommendations for how the facility can maintain their accreditation.Throughout your time at this facility, you have observed people leaving computer systems unlocked so they do not need to keep adding in their password and you often notice client files laying around unattended in common areas. You have also noted that since you commenced work, there has been no training conducted with employees. Your assessor will be looking to see if you can·      Ensure systems protect client information·      Evaluate work practices for non-compliance on an ongoing basis·      Maintain and update required accreditations or certifications·      Refer issues or breaches of ethical or legal practice to relevant people·      Identify and use opportunities to maintain knowledge of current and emerging legal requirements and ethical issues·      Share updated knowledge and information with peers and colleagues·      Proactively engage in process of review and improvement Health Science Science Nursing CHC CHC43015 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)