Information sharing is key to delivering better, more efficient services that are coordinated around the needs of children, young people and families.
This course contains the following modules:
Module name | Type | Duration |
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What is information sharing? | Online | 00:22:00 |
When to share information | Online | 00:20:00 |
The sharing process | Online | 00:19:00 |
Information sharing scenarios | Online | 00:20:00 |
This course is intended for all children’s workforce practitioners, i.e. all staff who work with children, young people and their families.
Although this course forms part of an induction programme for new starters, it is also intended for all practitioners who want to improve their knowledge and continue their professional development.
In this course you will learn:
Here are a few topics covered in this course:
Definition of information sharing | Information sharing is vital | Ensuring services are delivered | Prevention of harm | Saving time | Managing expectations | Seven golden rules | 1: Data Protection is not a barrier | 2: Be honest and open | 3: Seek advice | Check your Understanding | 4: Share with consent where appropriate | 5: Consider safety and wellbeing | 6: Accurate and safe | 7: Keep a Record | Informed judgements | Eight key questions | Seek advice | Consent is key | Informed consent | Transparency | Implied consent | Explicit consent | Sensitive information | Willing consent | Who can give or refuse consent? | Understanding | Sharing without consent | Not confidential | Confidential | Professional judgement | Guidelines and protocols
To access any of the courses you will need to login. If you do not have an account you will need to self-register or contact us for login details.
Please click the link to download the course flyer.
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This course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.