Category: IG Health

Free Information Governance Briefings for the Health Sector

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Act Now Training is pleased to announce a series of free Information Governance briefings for the health sector.

The IG landscape has changed dramatically in a relatively short space of time. Healthcare professionals are facing new challenges in the form of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.

In each free briefing, we will explain what these changes mean in practical terms and dispel some of the myths associated with the new legislation. Time has been allocated for questions, discussion and networking. Participants will leave with an action plan for compliance.

These briefings are ideal for Information Governance Leads in General Practices, pharmacies, Clinical Commissioning Groups, dentists, care homes and other healthcare providers.

The speakers are Ibrahim Hasan, a solicitor and director at Act Now Training, and Craig Walker, Data Protection Officer at St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust. Both are well-known experts in this field with many years of experience in training and advising the health sector. Other members of the Act Now team will also be on hand to answer participants’ questions over a complimentary lunch.

Agenda

9.45am – Registration

10am – Start

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the health sector
  • Data Protection Act 2018 – What does it mean for me?
  • Data Security & Protection Toolkit – Overview and summary of key changes
  • National Data Guardian (10 Data Security Standards) – What are they and why are they so important?
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments – When and Why?
  • Subject Access Requests – Looking at separating the facts from fiction – to charge or not to charge
  • Data Breach Prevention – What can we do to minimise the likelihood of breaches occurring
  • Cyber Security Basics – What to be on the lookout for
  • The role of the Data Protection Officer – Do I need one and what is their role?

12.00pm – Open Forum and Lunch

There are limited places available on each briefing so please book early to avoid disappointment.

These briefings are part of a series of courses specially designed for the health sector. This includes our GDPR workshops and the Certificate in Information Governance.

 

Act Now Launches New Certificate in IG for Health and Social Care

Today ANT launched a new style of certificate course. It’s not a one day course, it’s not a practitioner certificate – it fits in between the two and is intended as a primer in all aspects of information law for the Health and Social Care sector.

The course runs for a period 3 months and uses blended learning. Students can work online and in their own time (either at home or at work) by submitting written assignments and doing online tests. There is no final exam. The course uses continuous assessment to determine the award.

There are 3 teaching days which are each followed by an online knowledge check and an assignment. Subjects covered include Data Protection (GDPR), Freedom of Information, Records Management, Cyber Security, Incident Management, Training in IG and demonstrating compliance. A detailed course structure is available on our website.

The course was developed after consultation with Blackpool Victoria Hospital and a well known NHS expert and consultant, Paul Couldrey, who will be delivering the training. Victoria Hospital have made a significant contribution to the syllabus from a user perspective.

Paul is seen as an NHS leader in Information Governance compliance.  He is the former Head of IG for NHS Central Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (CMCSU), which supports over 10 CCG and overseas health authorities to comply with legislation. He is qualified in information law at Masters level, and has spoken at numerous national conferences about information governance.  He was also the Black Country contributor to the Caldicott Review published in June 2013.

We expect demand for this course to be high. IG in the health sector places a heavy workload on IG teams. Newcomers in the sector need to be brought up to speed as quickly and effectively as possible. This course provides that opportunity and also a certificate to demonstrate competence. The first public course starts in late April with the teaching days in Manchester in May, June and July. The course can also be delivered in house.

Take a look at the new IG cert on our website.

Act Now Training runs many courses in all aspects Information Governance. With courses starting from as little as £20, we have a range to suit all requirements. From e-learning, full hour webinars, all the way up to expert level Practitioner courses that are accredited, we have something to suit your requirements. All our courses are flexible and can be delivered in house at your premises. Please get in touch for a bespoke quote.

 

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