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Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBMED305
State Code
AUM43
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply principles and procedures relating to confidentiality, privacy and security to own work within the medical environment.It applies to individuals required to maintain confidentiality, privacy and security under legislation, and workplace policies and procedures in a medical environment. It covers working within accepted codes of conduct and following confidentiality, privacy and security provisions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work within accepted codes of conduct
  • 1.1 Ensure work is reviewed and approved by a health practitioner or senior administrator who has delegated tasks
  • 1.2 Keep records up-to-date and complete tasks as required, neatly, accurately and in a timely manner
  • 1.3 Seek clarification with relevant personnel of unclear or ambiguous procedures
  • 1.4 Treat patients, colleagues and health practitioners with respect
  • 1.5 Refer health related matters raised by patients back to medical practitioners
  • 1.6 Act with honesty and integrity at all times
  • 1.7 Communicate conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest promptly to manager or supervisor
2. Follow confidentiality and privacy procedures
  • 2.1 Assess information and requests for information with regard to what is and what is not disclosable
  • 2.2 Use discretion and judgement in all communications
  • 2.3 Discuss patient-related matters within the confines of the facility and with appropriate personnel only
  • 2.4 Seek advice and clarification with relevant personnel where potential confidentiality issues arise in dealings with patients, their families and others
3. Follow security procedures
  • 3.1 Store and appropriately secure patient records and other confidential documentation
  • 3.2 Clearly label and store securely according to organisational policies and procedures, all documents required by legislation to be stored for certain periods
  • 3.3 Ensure drugs, equipment and other materials potentially posing a work health and safety (WHS) threat to others are stored securely at all times
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