A caldicott guardian is a senior person within a health or social care organisation who makes sure that the personal information about those who use its services is used legally, ethically and appropriately, and that confidentiality is maintained. Foundation manual for nhsscotland caldicott guardians. The caldicott guardian manual 2010 social care online. It is intended to be a starting point for newlyappointed caldicott. Confidentiality of the medical records of hivpositive patients in the united kingdom a medicolegal and ethical perspective. Caldicott guardians must follow the six caldicott guardian principles.
On the other hand there will be circumstances where information relating to a patient or patients should and can be released without breaching these principles. The uk caldicott guardian council ukcgc is the national body for caldicott guardians. It sets out the role of the caldicott guardian within an organisational caldicott confidentiality function as a part of broader information governance. In 1997, the caldicott committee presented its report on patient confidentiality. Surrey and sussex healthcare nhs trust as systems proliferate and increased reliance is placed on them. The caldicott guardian manual 2010 sets out the role of the caldicott guardian within a caldicott confidentiality function as a part of a broader information governance function. Responses to consultation on the introduction of caldicott guardians and the implementation of the caldicott recommendations emphasised the need to introduce change at a pace that would not prove disruptive, whilst ensuring.
This right will be engaged if confidential information about a patient or service user is shared. Caldicott function plan warwickshire county council. Monitor compliance with the security event reporting procedures. Every nhs organisation is required to have a caldicott guardian. This report for 201718 details how the council has progressed its aims, supported caldicott guardians, and is looking ahead to the future. Siro and caldicott guardian aintree university hospital. Every proposed use or transfer of personally identifiable information, either within or from an organisation, should be clearly defined and scrutinised. Caldicott guardians are appointed to develop and maintain responsible, appropriate and secure practices for sharing and handling of personal health information, in accordance with the six principles developed in the caldicott report. Data protection act 1998, human rights act 1998, public interest disclosure act 1998, audit commission act 1998, terrorism act 2000, section 60 of the health and social care act 2001 and regulation of investigatory powers act 2000, and by 2005 the freedom of information act. Caldicott guardian definition of caldicott guardian by. To help in remembering these principles the mnemonic fiona c can. It made 16 recommendations and formulated six principals.
A caldicott guardian is a senior officer, responsible for protecting the confidentiality of patient client information and enabling appropriate information sharing. Nhs code of practice hsc2000009 the data protection act 1998 information commissioner. The caldicott guardian must make sure that colleagues are aware of the need to comply with the common law duty of confidentiality at all times and not just in relation to formal records. A manual for caldicott guardians the uk caldicott guardian council. The guardians are responsible for ensuring that their organisation adheres to the caldicott principles. Caldicott guardian needs to be familiar with national guidance and policy such as. This manual is supported by the nhss caldicott guardian website. Of particular importance from the caldicott guardian perspective, is the impact of article 8 of the convention, which is the right which provides for respect for private and family life. S c o p e the document covers the caldicott guardian and support roles in warwickshire county council. Jun 24, 2016 the caldicott report and caldicott guardians. In 2006, a manual for caldicott guardians was published to provide guidance on this role within an organisation. Document title information sharing policy reference number ntwo62 lead officer lisa quinn, executive director of performance and assurance dr. This manual is guidance that takes account of developments in information management in the nhs and in councils with social services responsibilities since the publication of the caldicott report.
Since 2002 all nhs organisations and local authorities which provide social services must have caldicott guardians, ours. Caldicott guardians were supplied with an 18 point management audit tool see table 1 to be used at set up and then annually. To assist with the volume and diversity of this task the guardian is supported. Section 251 of the nhs act 2006 enables the common. In scotland caldicott guardians are appointed by health boards and each nhs organisation is required to have a caldicott guardian. Once a caldicott guardian has procedures and systems in place to control access to patient information, the guardian should have responsibility for agreeing who should have access to what. The caldicott report recommeded a seventh key principle. Practice guidance on the involvement of independent mental. In 2005, the uk caldicott guardian council was established as the national body for caldicott guardians. Douglas gee, executive medical director caldicott guardian authors name and designation sue proud information governance manager. Cag provides independent expert advice on the appropriate use of confidential. Title the caldicott guardian manual 2006 author dhdigital information policy publication date october 2006 target audience caldicott guardians circulation list pct ces, nhs trust ces, sha ces, care trust ces, nhs foundation trust ces, directors of adult sss, directors of childrens sss description the manual, which is a dh publication, is. Caldicott guardian approval procedure nhs gateshead.
Individuals recollections of their experiences in eye clinics and understanding of their eye condition. Caldicott guardian gdpr awareness stay compliant training. Caldicott principles into practice foundation manual for caldicott guardians welsh version 2012. It is now a requirement for every nhs organisation to have a caldicott guardian. Justify the purposes for using confidential information. This guidance takes account of these developments, and, importantly, sets out the role of the caldicott guardian within an organisational caldicott confidentiality function which is itself part of broader information governance. Current uk healthcare policy suggests that good endoflife care includes choosing a place for death. The guardian is a senior person with responsibility for ensuring that we meet the highest standards for handling patient identifiable information. The caldicott guardian manual 2006 the caldicott information. Caldicott guardian safeguarding patient confidentiality.
May 17, 2012 quantitative management and analysis system quarterly management analysis system quality management and analysis system2. The guardian plays a key role in ensuring that the nhs, social services and partner organisations satisfy the highest practicable standards for handling patient identifiable information. This guidance takes account of these developments, and, importantly, sets out the role of the caldicott guardian within an organisational caldicottconfidentiality function which is itself part of broader information governance. Confidentiality of the medical records of hivpositive. A caldicott guardian is a senior person responsible for protecting the confidentiality of patient and serviceuser information, making sure it is used properly and enabling appropriate informationsharing.
A guide for caldicott guardians that builds on the english manual and takes into account the differences in legislation and central guidance. Caldicott guardian training stay compliant training. Since the caldicott report in 1997 the following acts have become law. The pthb medical director is the health boards caldicott guardian. National health service organisations should have caldicott guardians who have responsibilities to safeguard and govern the use of patient information these principles regarding patient. The caldicott guardian manual 2006 recommended that. There are documented information security incident event reporting and management procedures. Data security and caldicott guardianship information.
Justify the purpose for using confidential information. Which of the following support and guidance documents do not exist. This manual has been brought together from contributions by uk caldicott guardian council members sandra lomax, helen dyer, sarah feal, ben heal, stephen hinde, council chairman christopher fincken, and with much support from john carvel. The uk caldicott guardian council ukcgc has produced an online manual for caldicott guardians.
Dh department of health 2001 implementing the caldicott standards into social care consultation paper on caldicott guardians. Implementing caldicott in primary care fpm knowledge base. Caldicott guardian to ensure that confidential information was protected well and shared wisely in. Our training meets the requirements within the data security and protection toolkit and aligns with the uk caldicott guardian councils. Introduction the caldicott report was commissioned by the. Risks to client confidentiality when communicating health. I commend this manual, which has been produced by the uk caldicott guardian.
Caldicott guardians were established in all nhs organisations in 1999 and later extended to social care in 2002. The caldicott guardian in health and social care workbook. As a starting point for the newlyappointed caldicott guardian. Since 2000 his main job at the trust has been working as a consultant heart and lung surgeon, handling a busy list of patients and undertaking clinical. Nhsscotland caldicott guardians information governance. The caldicott guardian in health and social care page 6 of 65. The report made several recommendations, one of which was the appointment of caldicott guardians, members of staff with a. Our thanks and admiration go to those who have shared. Principles seven principles relating to data handling and use were established on which the role was to be based. A caldicott guardian is a senior person responsible for protecting the confidentiality of a patient and serviceuser information and enabling appropriate informationsharing. Section 251 of the nhs act 2006 and advice on each case is provided to the relevant.
Caldicott guardians are central to the confidentiality and data protection assurance function, so much so. Caldicott guardian manual 2010 short description of policy. Dh department of health 2006 the caldicott guardian manual 2006. The caldicott guardian in health and social care nhs mansfield. The caldicott report was published in april 20 and, in september 20, the doh approved the recommendations. Hscic doh guidance manual the caldicott guardian manual 2010. Results were to be presented to the trust board and returned to the department of health.
A caldicott guardian manual first published in 1999 revised in 2006, 2010, and 2017 provides further details of the role and function. The caldicott guardian in health and social care presented by first name surname. North bristol nhs trusts caldicott guardian is dr chris burton. Caldicott guardian it is the responsibility of the caldicott guardian to determine their level of involvement, ensuring it is sufficient enough to make an informed decision. This could be as extensive as attending frequent project. Where necessary, updates will be published on the caldicott web. A caldicott guardian is a senior person within a health or social care organisation who makes sure that the personal information about those who use its services is used legally, ethically and appropriately, and that confidentiality is. The caldicott guardian manual scottish version 2008. Caldicott guardians are often senior professionals working within a particular nhs organisationtrust or in general practice. The uk caldicott guardian council ukcgc offers this relatively short guide in the hope that it will help in various ways. It replaces the caldicott guardian manual published in 1999.
The caldicott standard into social care to be the caldicott guardian manual 2006, along with associated explanatory text changed bs7799 industry and adopted nhs it security standard to be information commissioners guidance use and disclosure of. The manual and website replaces the uk caldicott guardian manual. The caldicott guardian manual 2006 the nhs connecting for health information governance toolkit. Caldicott guardian approval procedure for the use of patient identifiable data for secondary purposes v2. A caldicott guardian is responsible for protecting the confidentiality of peoples health and care information, and making sure such data is used properly. The legal basis for this is consent, which is implied as an integral part of the consent given for examination and treatment and the legal requirements to maintain health records 7. Nhs code of practice the uk council of caldicott guardians. An nhs uk appointee who is responsible for policies that safeguard the confidentiality and security, information clarity, rights of access and documentation accuracy of patient data. The caldicott role in general practice vo presentation. The caldicott report was commissioned by the chief medical officer to make recommendations to the way in which. The council has developed a manual for caldicott guardians 2017, which offers help in various ways. The caldicott committee also came up with recommendations for ensuring patient con.