Handling Information

Question 1

What is assistive technology?

Answer 1

Technology that can be used to improve the functional independence of a person with a disability

Question 2

Give 2 emerging technologies

Answer 2

1) Online Diagnosis

2) Online Face-To-Face Communication

Question 3

Who is the first port of call when reporting concerns?

Answer 3

Manager / Employer

Question 4

Give 4 steps a manager / employer would take if a patients files were accidentally left out for anyone to see

Answer 4

1) Speak to the person who left the file out
2) Remind all staff of the “agreed ways of working”
3) Inform the patient whose file was left out
4) Take action to limit the damage caused

Question 5

Give 4 secure systems used for recording, storing and sharing information

Answer 5

1) Computers
2) Smart Phones
3) Assistive Technology
4) Paper-Based Systems

Question 6

Give 3 reasons why it is important to have secure systems for recording, storing and sharing information

Answer 6

1) Prevent identity theft
2) Comply with legislation
3) Protect staff and patient information from unauthorised viewing