Information Governance

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Information Governance within a healthcare context. It explores the principles, legal frameworks, and best practices necessary to handle personal and sensitive information responsibly. Topics include data protection, patient confidentiality, GDPR compliance, Freedom of Information, and risk management. Designed for healthcare professionals, it emphasizes accountability, transparency, and ethical data handling to ensure trust and integrity in information management.

2 Hours

Mobile friendly

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Learning Objectives What you'll learn

Course Modules Curriculum structure

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About The Course

Learning Objectives

Define Information Governance and explain its importance in healthcare settings.

Understand and apply key principles of the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Identify types of personal and sensitive information and how to manage them appropriately.

Recognize the importance of confidentiality and strategies for maintaining it.

Understand responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act.

Implement best practices for secure data storage, sharing, and disposal.

Appreciate the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities in information handling.

Course Modules

Module 1:

Introduction

Module 2:

Information Governance Principles

Module 3:

Types of Information

Module 4:

Data Security Principles

Module 5:

Threats

Module 6:

Data Breaches and Incidents

Module 7:

GDPR Essentials

Module 8:

Confidentiality & Caldicott Principle

Module 9:

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Module 10:

FOI Requirements

Keywords

CPD Certified Training CSTF Aligned Training Meeting NHS and CQC Standards Free Portal Access Face-to-Face Training BLS Practical Moving Handling Practical Free Online Training Practical Training Free NHS Mandatory Training